About the role#
Schonfeld is looking for a Business Analytics Intern to join our team for a ten-week program during the summer of 2027. You will work alongside professionals on high-profile projects, gaining exposure to data acquisition and processing within a financial services environment. This is a full-time, on-site role based in New York.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and process data to solve business problems for stakeholders in areas like trading, risk, accounting, and operations.
- Transform and interpret data sets to support better decision making.
- Improve overall data quality and streamline manual processes.
- Build reports and support our core reporting infrastructure.
- Propose new analytics and contribute to project outcomes.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience working with both relational and non-relational databases.
- Familiarity with data engineering and analytics tools.
- An analytical mindset and the ability to communicate complex data findings clearly.
- An interest in hedge fund strategies and trading.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: The annual base pay is $100,000 to $115,000, prorated based on the internship duration.
About Schonfeld
Schonfeld is a multi-strategy hedge fund established in 1988. Based in New York, the firm operates across five continents. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The company focuses on four core strategies including quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro and fixed income.
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