On the right path to quant?

[tkwsean]

Currently working as a quant analyst intern at a ~1B AUM asset management firm. On my first day, found out that the firm does traditional finance and does not specialise in quant. The firm plans to explore more on this area and so far I’m the only quant intern.

Was told to code some trading strategies on some online brokerage firm as a project.

Is this legit?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Does not sound right. Bunch of red lights flashing.
The point of doing a quant internship is to be part of a team of experienced quants where you can learn and grow.
If you are the only one, I'm not sure what values you can get from this without proper guidance.
If the firm has 1B AUM, it's a legit firm but somebody lied to you about the nature of the role. If they plan to expand quant coverage, they wouldn't start with an intern.

 

[tkwsean]

Does not sound right. Bunch of red lights flashing.
The point of doing a quant internship is to be part of a team of experienced quants where you can learn and grow.
If you are the only one, I'm not sure what values you can get from this without proper guidance.
If the firm has 1B AUM, it's a legit firm but somebody lied to you about the nature of the role. If they plan to expand quant coverage, they wouldn't start with an intern.

Is there anything I can do to make the most out of this situation? E.g. recommendations for traditional finance projects?