Schonfeld ยท 1 week ago
2026 PhD Quant Research Summer Intern - Miami Area
Miami, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$175K/yr - $220K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerSchonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund seeking exceptional PhD candidates for their Quantitative Research teams in the Miami metro area. The interns will work on various research projects, contribute to alpha research, and collaborate with senior team members to develop predictive signals and enhance algorithms.
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Responsibilities
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
Further alpha research depending on the portfolio manager team you join
Understand the economics of a fundamental domain and the corresponding insights that can be gathered from associated alternative data offerings
Identify compelling differentiating factors, design novel predictive signals, backtest & validate hypotheses
Collaborate with senior team members to learn what it takes to be a successful quantitative researcher
Network and socialize with peers throughout the internship
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Previous financial industry experience although it is not required
An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field
Company
Schonfeld
Founded in 1988, Schonfeld is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund with an investing footprint that spans five continents.
Founded in 1988
501-1000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
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