The Role
We are seeking a quant research intern who has Ph.D. or Masters in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field and proficiency with numerical and statistical tools needed to develop signals from market data. An ideal candidate should have excellent work ethic, and analytical skills and experience to complement the existing team.
The internship is based in Hong Kong and minimum 6 months commitment is required.
Ample headcount to extend full-time offers to interns meeting expectations.
What you’ll do
The Quantitative Researcher Intern will work closely with portfolio managers, technology, operations and data team on trading strategies and research projects. You will leverage our top-notch research and trading infrastructure to develop models around alphas, execution, and risk management. We are here to help you acquire new skills and knowledge needed to solve the challenges. You will have enormous opportunities to learn and grow.
What you’ll bring
- Master’s, or Ph.D. degree from a top-tier university in quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field and
- Proficiency with numerical and statistical tools needed to develop signals from market data
- Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP);
- Strong programming, analytical and quantitative skills;
- Experience in analyzing large data sets;
- Prior experience in Finance/ Trading;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; and
- Experience in Matlab/ C# / Python / SQL
Our Culture
The firm’s ethos is embedded in our people. ‘Talent is our strategy’ is our mantra and drives how we approach all initiatives at the firm. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority.
Schonfeld strives to create an environment where our people can thrive. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment where ideas at any level are encouraged and shared. The development and advancement of our talent is honed through interactions with each other, learning & educational offerings, and through opportunities to make impactful contributions. In our agile environment, engineers are expected to self-organize and collaborate on the best way to solve problems, and they are collectively responsible for the entire team’s delivery. Engineering teams are small and cross-functional, and value learning and knowledge sharing.
At Schonfeld, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. As a firm we are committed to creating a hiring process which is not only fair, but also welcoming and supportive. On a daily basis, our employees welcome diversity across identity, thought, people and views which serves as the foundation of our culture and success. You can learn more about our DEI initiatives here - Belonging @ Schonfeld.
Who we are
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across four trading strategies; quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading and discretionary macro & fixed income. We have created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses.
Over the last 30 years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We have developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics and continue to capitalize on new opportunities. In 2021 we launched our newest strategy, discretionary macro & fixed income as part of the continual growth of Schonfeld’s investible universe. Our portfolio exposure has expanded across the Americas, Europe and Asia as well as multiple asset classes and products.
