About the role#
Schonfeld is looking for an intern to join the DMFI Technology division for a ten-week summer program. You will work alongside senior developers on high-profile projects that support our investment strategies. This is a full-time, paid position based in New York.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with senior developers to build high-performance software.
- Process ticking market data from multiple providers.
- Build efficient historical datasets designed for rapid trading analysis.
- Manage the data lifecycle by enhancing ingestion, cleaning, storage, and analysis.
- Own an analytics project from its initial conception through to production deployment.
- Contribute to pipelines that provide Portfolio Managers with visibility into market exposures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program related to Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
- Exposure to real-time data-streaming technologies.
- Coursework or a demonstrated interest in capital markets and finance.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $125,000 to $145,000 annually, 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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