Trading Intern
Firm Overview
Saba Capital Management is a New York based hedge fund founded in 2009 by Boaz Weinstein. We run a mix of strategies including credit relative value, tail hedging, and closed-end funds (CEFs). Our investment process is quantitative, data-driven, and collaborative, combining fundamental analysis with systematic tools and proprietary technology.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated undergraduate intern (Class of 2027 preferred) to join our investment team for the summer, with day-to-day work primarily supporting our Closed-End Fund strategy. The intern will work directly with portfolio managers and traders, gaining hands-on exposure to live portfolios, market data, and real investment decision-making. This is a front-office role with meaningful responsibility and learning opportunities.
Duration: 10 weeks
Responsibilities
- Assist traders and PMs with daily monitoring of positions, risk, and P&L
- Analyze market data, pricing discrepancies, and relative-value opportunities
- Build and maintain analytical tools, models, and dashboards to support trading decisions
- Conduct ad-hoc research on securities, corporate actions, and market structure
- Automate repetitive workflows using code where appropriate
- Present findings clearly to the trading team
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (rising junior or senior preferred)
- Coursework or background in computer science
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Intellectual curiosity about financial markets and trading
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior exposure to financial markets, trading, or investing (academic or extracurricular)
- Software development experience, including working with databases (SQL preferred)
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Gain
- Direct exposure to hedge fund trading and portfolio management
- Practical experience building tools used in live trading environments
- Mentorship from experienced traders and investors
- A steep learning curve and meaningful responsibility from day one
- Consideration for a full-time role for top performers
Application Process
Please submit a resume and fill out our brief supplemental questionnaire.