2026 DMFI PhD Quantitative Research Summer Internship - London at Schonfeld

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Quantitative TradingIndustries

Requirements

  • Current PhD student in a quantitative or technical field such as statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering (ideally with one year left in your academic program)
  • Excellent programming skills in languages such as Python, C, C++, C#, Rust
  • Strong knowledge of probability (e.g. stochastic calculus) and statistics
  • The ability to communicate research ideas clearly and succinctly
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Implement and optimize pricing models for various financial instruments
  • Develop robust numerical methods for derivatives valuation
  • Ensure the analytics library meets the performance requirements of real-time trading systems
  • Design efficient algorithms for calibration, risk computation, and scenario analysis, while maintaining mathematical rigor and computational efficiency
  • Collaborate with senior quants and developers to understand the full lifecycle of quantitative library development, from mathematical theory to production deployment
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of pricing models, numerical methods, and the core analytics library that powers trading decisions across multiple asset classes

Skills

Python
C
C++
C#
Rust
Stochastic Calculus
Probability
Statistics
Numerical Methods
Pricing Models
Derivatives Valuation
Algorithm Design
Risk Computation

Schonfeld

Multi-manager investment platform for diverse strategies

About Schonfeld

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager investment platform that invests capital with internal and partner portfolio managers across four main strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income. The firm provides portfolio managers with the autonomy and support needed to maximize their business potential while leveraging proprietary technology and risk analytics to identify market opportunities. Schonfeld serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on generating returns through strategic investments and effective risk management. Its goal is to capitalize on market inefficiencies and expand its investment strategies globally.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$1,464MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Departure of key Asia personnel may disrupt regional operations and growth.
New stakes in various companies expose Schonfeld to market volatility and sector risks.
New CTO appointment may lead to strategic shifts impacting current operations.

Differentiation

Schonfeld invests in diverse strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and macro.
The firm leverages proprietary technology and risk analytics for market opportunities.
Schonfeld offers global exposure across Americas, Europe, and Asia with multiple asset classes.

Upsides

AI-driven trading enhances Schonfeld's quantitative strategies and risk analytics.
Thematic ETFs in tech and healthcare offer high-growth investment opportunities for Schonfeld.
Alternative data integration provides Schonfeld competitive advantages in market insights.

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