At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Quant Resource team to enhance pricing models and analytics infrastructure.
- Company: Global hedge fund focused on innovative trading strategies and technology.
- Benefits: Hands-on experience, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture that values learning, innovation, and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Current PhD student with strong programming and quantitative skills.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
We are seeking exceptional PhD candidates to join our Quant Resource team in the London metro area where they will work with other Quant Researchers and Quant Developers on building and enhancing our firm-wide pricing and analytics infrastructure. Interns will contribute to the design and implementation of pricing models, numerical methods, and the core analytics library that powers trading decisions across multiple asset classes. This is an opportunity to build foundational tools that directly impact our quantitative trading business and support its growth and diversification.
As a Quantitative Researcher Intern you will be directly responsible for advancing our pricing and analytics capabilities. You will implement and optimize pricing models for various financial instruments, develop robust numerical methods for derivatives valuation, and ensure our analytics library meets the performance requirements of real-time trading systems. You will design efficient algorithms for calibration, risk computation, and scenario analysis, while maintaining mathematical rigor and computational efficiency. Over the 10-week internship program, you will collaborate with senior quants and developers to understand the full lifecycle of quantitative library development, from mathematical theory to production deployment. Additionally, you'll get the opportunity to network and socialise with peers throughout the internship.
What You Need:
- 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
We’d Love if You Had:
- Previous financial industry experience although it is not required
- An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field
Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Summer Internship! Over the course of 10 action-packed weeks, you will have the opportunity to build solutions that tackle real-world challenges and leave a lasting impact on the firm. As an intern, you’ll join a close-knit team that is ready to support your growth and accelerate your career. We will pair you with a dedicated manager and a mentor who’ll guide your development over the course of the internship and beyond. Throughout the program, you will have the chance to connect with senior leaders through a series of learning sessions, attend hands-on skills workshops, network at social events and get a behind-the-scenes look at how various functions power the firm. We’ll empower you to bring your ideas to life and make an impact.
Who We Are:
Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.
Our Culture:
At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.
2027 DMFI Quant Research Intern in London employer: Schonfeld
At Schonfeld, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that invests in the growth and development of our interns. Located in the vibrant city of London, our DMFI Risk Analyst Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, engage in meaningful projects, and develop valuable skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on innovation and teamwork, we empower our interns to make a real impact while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
