Quantitative Research / Developer - Intern at Schonfeld

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Internship, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Quantitative TradingIndustries

Requirements

2–3 years buy- or sell-side experience as a STRAT, quant dev, or forward-deployed engineer
Solid grasp of trade-lifecycle and investment management workflows; exposure to equities preferred
Proven coding expertise; comfortable across the stack (data wrangling, REST/GraphQL APIs, Python, simple JS/React or Dash front-ends)
STEM Master degree or Ph.D. with strong quantitative/problem-solving skills; ML/AI experience a plus
Self-starter who thrives in a high-tempo setting, communicates clearly and manages stakeholders effectively
Willing to be based in Hong Kong (relocation support provided if needed)
Minimum internship period of 6 months

Responsibilities

Automate PM/analyst processes—alpha signals, portfolio construction, real-time risk, P&L, scenario and stress analytics
Help build out proprietary research, portfolio construction and risk management platform
Build end-to-end products: data ingestion, micro-service back-ends, and lightweight front-ends for visualization and workflow
Own SDLC: requirements gathering, architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing support in a fast-moving trading environment
Balance long-horizon platform projects with fast tactical asks; break down roadblocks and deliver incremental value quickly
Use proprietary AI setup to create differentiated analytics; help extend the AI platform
Maintain strong stakeholder communications across technology, trading, quant research and risk

Skills

Python

JavaScript

React

Dash

REST

GraphQL

microservices

data wrangling

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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