Data Science Intern - Summer 2027
A 10-week summer internship on Viking Global Investors' Data Science team in New York, analyzing the firm's alternative data assets to generate actionable investment insights alongside analysts and data engineers. Core work spans predictive analytics, data pipelines, and evaluating new data sources and technologies, using Python, SQL, Tableau, cloud platforms, and LLM tooling.
- Compensation
- $175K–$250K / yr
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Data science
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree or PhD (3rd year and above) in Data Science, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, or related quantitative fields
- Strong communication skills, able to convey complex ideas to a non-technical audience
- Independence of thought and ability to carry out a research project with partial supervision
- Proficiency in Python and statistical libraries
- Working knowledge of SQL
- Working knowledge of BI software (e.g., Tableau)
- Working knowledge of cloud technologies
- Working knowledge of modern LLM tooling (Claude Code, Codex, etc.)
- Sound judgment and ability to take a step back from the analysis and look at the big picture
- Passion for research, proactive and self-motivated
- Commitment to excellence
Full description
Founded in 1999, Viking Global Investors (“Viking”) is a global investment firm with a long-term, fundamental, research-intensive approach to investing. Viking manages more than $54 billion of capital across public and private investments. Viking has offices in Stamford, New York, London, and San Francisco, and is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit .
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Data Science Intern(s) will work closely with other members of the Data Science team, Investment Analysts, and Data Engineers to analyze, extend, and build on Viking’s significant repository of alternative data assets and generate actionable investment insights.
We seek an analytical and creative problem solver and provide them with the resources and tools to apply their Data Science training and experience to our most pressing and interesting research questions. The Data Science Intern will both work independently and collaborate with other intellectually curious quantitative professionals. This is a 10-week internship taking place over the summer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Science Intern(s) will have the opportunity to develop impactful analyses and insights to be used
across our investment process and organization. Activities could include but are not limited to:
- Build and deliver predictive analytics on companies, sectors, and macroeconomic trends
- Translate alternative data analysis into actionable insights for the investment team
- Develop methodologies to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in private companies
- Identify and evaluate new data sources
- Streamline the data life cycle, operating model, and process
- Test and evaluate new technologies to enhance our big data platform
- Create centralized and automated analyses and processes
- Contribute to Viking’s overall research effort by sharing information and insights across the firm
QUALIFICATIONS
Across the firm, we attract motivated, intellectually curious, and analytically rigorous people who are passionate about learning and creating impact. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits:
- A strong performer currently pursuing a Master’s degree or a PhD program (3rd year and above) in Data Science, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, or related quantitative fields
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to a non-technical audience
- Independence of thought and ability to carry out a research project with partial supervision