2027 Risk Analyst (DMFI) Intern

The Role

We are seeking a highly qualified DMFI Risk Analyst Summer Intern to join our DMFI Risk team in London. This team is responsible for helping management and portfolio managers within DMFI (Discretionary Macro Fixed Income) think about different dimensions of risk. 

What You’ll Do 

As a DMFI Risk Analyst Summer Intern, you’ll spend ten weeks with the Schonfeld DMFI Risk team, focusing on quantitative risk research and tool development for analysis of our portfolio’s exposures to market moves, particularly macro-economic and geo-political shocks. The research project will involve the use of advanced quantitative techniques and economic theory. The results of the research project and their insights will inform the implementation of a python-based tool to be integrated into our team's BAU.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative or technical field such as mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, or finance (ideally with one year left in your academic program)
• Knowledge of, and coursework in, finance, linear algebra, statistics and data science
• Proficient programming ability in Python
• Proficient Agentic (AI) coding ability
• Knowledge of databases like SQL and/or KDB
• Excellent organizational skills and high regard for attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A passion for financial markets and a desire to learn more about the strategies deployed by hedge funds

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.

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