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Schonfeld

2027 PhD Quantitative Research Intern

Schonfeld · Miami, Florida, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
49 days
Schonfeld 's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Schonfeld 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Schonfeld
high
68 stale, 1 reposted of 68 open
Hiring momentum
77 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

As a Quantitative Research Intern, you will collaborate with researchers and developers on projects focused on predictive signals, algorithm enhancement, and various aspects of quantitative trading. Your responsibilities will include conducting alpha research, analyzing alternative data, designing predictive signals, and validating hypotheses over a 10-week internship. You will also have opportunities for networking and learning from senior team members.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Current PhD student in a quantitative or technical field such as statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science
  • Excellent programming skills in languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, SQL, or R
  • Strong knowledge of probability and statistics, including machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, and NLP
  • Ability to communicate research ideas clearly and succinctly
  • Creative problem-solving skills and experience working with real-world datasets
  • Strong attention to detail

Nice to have

  • Previous financial industry experience
  • An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field

Worth weighing

  • Internship duration is only 10 weeks
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • High expected annual base pay range, but actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors

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Listed by Schonfeld on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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