2027 PhD Quantitative Research Intern
- Pay
- $175,000 – $220,000 per year
- Location
- Miami, FL · On-site
- Job type
- Internship
- Level
- Entry level
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- time-series analysis
- machine learning
- Python
- statistics
Also useful
- C++
- NLP
- SQL
The Role
We are seeking exceptional PhD candidates to join our Quantitative Research teams in the Miami metro area where they will work with other researchers and developers on various research projects, including the design of novel predictive signals and the enhancement of our algorithms for prediction, trade execution, portfolio construction, risk management, among others. Interns will have an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to all facets of running a successful quantitative trading business and help it grow and diversify.
What You'll Do
- Depending on the portfolio manager team you join, as a Quantitative Researcher Intern you will be directly responsible for furthering our alpha research.
- You will understand the economics of a fundamental domain, and the corresponding insights that can be gathered from associated alternative data offerings.
- You will identify compelling differentiating factors, design novel predictive signals, backtest & validate hypotheses.
Over the 10-week internship program, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior team members to learn what it takes to be a successful quantitative researcher. Additionally, you'll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship.
What you need
- Current PhD student in a quantitative or technical field such as statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science (ideally with one year left in your academic program)
- Excellent programming skills in languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, SQL, or R
- Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis and forecasting, pattern recognition, NLP).
- The ability to communicate research ideas clearly and succinctly
- Creative problem-solving skills and experience working with real-world datasets
- Strong attention to detail
We'd love if you had
- Previous financial industry experience although it is not required
- An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field
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 $175,000 and $220,000 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.
PRESENTPRESENT
From Schonfeld's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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