The Role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a diverse group of talented students to join Schonfeld. Corporate Strategy & Transformation at Schonfeld oversees the execution of the firm’s highest priority strategic initiatives across our Investment, Operating and Management Company Platform areas.   

Our team members work closely with the Firm’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to build alignment and drive change across the organization. Our mission is to develop and create transparency on the firm’s most mission critical strategic plans.  

You will join our Corporate Strategy & Transformation team as a Summer Analyst responsible for turning ideas into results. You will develop strategic roadmaps and operating playbooks that outline important milestones, requirements, and impact points of large cross-functional initiatives. 

What You’ll Do   

You will work as a Summer Analyst, alongside senior team members to assist with the planning and orchestration of key priorities across the organization. You will be introduced to our firm’s “Path Forward” framework to set and track the firm’s Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). You will learn how Schonfeld fosters an approach towards planning across the individual, team and organizational level.  

This is a prime opportunity to gain domain experience across different functional areas supporting the Front, Middle and Back Office as well acquire valuable exposure to real-world problems intersecting finance and technology. You’ll also get a fundamental understanding of system workflows, problem analysis, stakeholder management and how to leverage AI as a catalyst for Enterprise change.  

What You’ll Bring 

What you need:

• A curiosity for learning and a passion for defining problems and implementing solutions 

• Excellent organizational, communication and listening skills  

• A desire to learn more about Enterprise Project Management and Requirements Formalization 

• Basic understanding of the Stock Market  

• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Data Analysis skills 

• A keen, analytical eye with a high regard for attention to detail  
• Ideally pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Statistics or related field  

We’d love if you had:  

• Experience with Data Visualizations/UI Design 

• SQL, Python and any other programming/database querying language knowledge/coursework 

• Interest or Experience in applying AI tools to organize and structure knowledge, and drive efficiency 

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-$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. 

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