SCHONFELD STRATEGIC ADVISORS-posted 3 months ago
$175,000 - $220,000/Yr
Intern
Miami, FL
501-1,000 employees
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

We are seeking exceptional PhD candidates to join our Quantitative Research teams in the Miami metro area where they will 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. Interns will have an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to all facets of running a successful quantitative trading business and help it grow and diversify.

  • Further alpha research depending on the portfolio manager team you join.
  • Understand the economics of a fundamental domain and gather insights from associated alternative data offerings.
  • Identify compelling differentiating factors and design novel predictive signals.
  • Backtest and 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.
  • 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).
  • Ability to communicate research ideas clearly and succinctly.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and experience working with real-world datasets.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Previous financial industry experience although it is not required.
  • An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field.
  • 10-week internship program with opportunities to build solutions that tackle real-world challenges.
  • Dedicated manager and mentor for guidance.
  • Learning sessions with senior leaders.
  • Hands-on skills workshops.
  • Networking at social events.
  • Opportunities to make an impact.
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