2027 Business Analytics Intern

The Role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a talented individual to join the internship program at Schonfeld. You’ll spend ten weeks with Schonfeld’s Business Analytics team where you will be immersed in our culture, working alongside talented professionals contributing to high profile projects as a Data Analyst.

What You’ll Do 

The Business Analytics team at Schonfeld focuses on the discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data to drive better decision making and problem solving. The team is responsible for data acquisition and processing using technology to solve business problems from stakeholders across the business such as risk, trading, accounting, operations, and business development. 

In this role, you’ll gain exposure to using tools such as Python, SQL, and Power BI to transform and analyze data in a real-world environment under the mentorship of members of the team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to solve problems and create a positive impact on the team by improving data quality, streamlining manual processes, building reports, proposing analytics, and supporting our reporting infrastructure.

 
What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another quantitative field

• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with data engineering and analytics tools and frameworks

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational and non-relational databases.

• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements.

• Interest in trading and hedge fund strategies

 
Our Internship

Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Summer Internship! Over the course of 10 action-packed weeks, you will have the opportunity to build solutions that tackle real-world challenges and leave a lasting impact on the firm. As an intern, you’ll join a close-knit team that is ready to support your growth and accelerate your career. We will pair you with a dedicated manager and a mentor who’ll guide your development over the course of the internship and beyond. Throughout the program, you will have the chance to connect with senior leaders through a series of learning sessions, attend hands-on skills workshops, network at social events and get a behind-the-scenes look at how various functions power the firm. We’ll empower you to bring your ideas to life and make an impact. 

Who We Are

Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.

Our Culture

At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.

The annual base pay for this role is expected to be between $100,000 and $115,000 which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications and experience and level of education.