About the role#
Schonfeld is seeking a motivated Operations Associate or intern to join the team in Fort Lauderdale. This role focuses on supporting hedge fund and trading operations, including U.S. trading hours and early APAC workflows. You will work alongside portfolio managers, traders, and technology teams to ensure accurate trade processing and smooth daily operations. No prior experience is required as training will be provided.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and manage daily operational workflows for U.S. and early APAC trading activities.
- Coordinate with prime brokers and counterparties to resolve missing trade files, trade rejects, and order mismatches.
- Perform OMS and position reconciliations and tie-outs.
- Investigate and resolve operational breaks and discrepancies.
- Assist with operational process improvements and ad hoc projects.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Basic familiarity with SQL and/or Python is a plus.
- Ability to support early APAC operational coverage.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
About Schonfeld
Schonfeld is a hedge fund based in New York. Founded in 1988, the firm operates with a multi-strategy and multi-manager structure. It maintains a global investing presence across five continents. The company employs between 501 and 1,000 people and focuses on quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro and fixed income strategies.
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