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Schonfeld

2027 PhD Quantitative Research Intern

Schonfeld · New York, New York, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

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 aimed at enhancing predictive algorithms and conducting alpha research. Your responsibilities will include designing predictive signals, backtesting hypotheses, and analyzing alternative data. Throughout the 10-week internship, you'll have opportunities to learn from senior team members and network with peers.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
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 (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis and forecasting, pattern recognition, 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

What you get

  • 10-week internship program
  • Opportunity to collaborate with senior team members
  • Networking and social events
  • Dedicated manager and mentor for guidance
  • Learning sessions and hands-on skills workshops

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in the research projects
  • Internship duration is relatively short, which may limit depth of experience

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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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