Caxton Associates
2026 Summer Internship Programme
2nd Year, 3rd Year, Final Year
31 Jan 2026
Data & AI
Overview
The Caxton Associates Summer Internship Programme in Data Science is designed for high-calibre students to gain practical experience within a leading macro hedge fund. Interns work on projects that contribute to the firm's trading strategies and data analysis capabilities. The programme offers a structured learning environment with mentorship from experienced professionals.
Caxton Associates is a global macro hedge fund founded in 1983 by Bruce Kovner and headquartered in New York. Caxton has historically maintained a reputation for risk discipline and capital preservation, often positioning its portfolios to perform in volatile or uncertain markets.
Opens: 16 Dec 2025; Closes: 31 Jan 2026; Opened last year: 16 Jan 2025
This is an in-person, typically 10-week programme running during the summer months in London. Interns are expected to work full-time hours.
Caxton Associates internships are generally well-compensated, offering competitive salaries.
Typically, the programme targets penultimate year or final year students from top universities, studying quantitative subjects such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields. Strong academic performance and an interest in financial markets are usually required. Applicants need to have the right to work in the UK.
The application process usually involves submitting a CV and cover letter, followed by online quantitative tests, and then multiple rounds of interviews which may include technical and behavioural questions. Early application is often advised.
Caxton Associates is a highly selective hedge fund, and their internship programme is extremely competitive, attracting a large number of applications from leading academic institutions.
A Caxton Associates internship provides invaluable experience in quantitative finance and data science within a prestigious hedge fund, significantly enhancing a student's CV for future careers in finance or technology.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.