Data and Business Analyst Intern

• Build and extend the Python-based FE-COO analytics library (data models, helpers, analytical toolkit, unit tests).

• Design & implement Power BI or Streamlit dashboards that visualize P&L drivers, risk metrics, and operational KPIs.

• Automate recurring reports and data pipelines (trade alerts, factor exposures, liquidity metrics) using Prefect (or similar orchestration frameworks) and CI/CD best practices.

• Collaborate with Risk, Technology, Operations, and Data Engineering teams to source, cleanse, validate and build analytical tools used by FE Portfolio Managers.

• Support PM and Analyst onboarding, new-strategy launches, and ad-hoc analyses (e.g., “How did the team perform through the Earnings window?”).

• Document processes and proactively surface ideas to improve efficiency, data quality, and transparency across the FE platform.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related quantitative field (with ≤ 1 year left in your program).

• Proficient in Python (Pandas, FastAPI/Flask, OOP) and SQL (query optimization, data modelling). Able to deliver rapid ad-hoc analyses and scale them into production-ready tools within the broader tech stack.

• Hands-on experience - or strong interest - in Power BI and/or Streamlit dashboard development.

• Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools (Prefect, Airflow, Dagster) a plus.

• Genuine curiosity about Long/Short Fundamental Equities, financial markets, and risk management; familiarity with the publicly traded earnings announcement life-cycle is advantageous.

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Comfort working autonomously in a fast-paced, global, highly collaborative environment.

Our Internship

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.

The annual base pay for this role is expected to be between $100,000 and $115,000 which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications and experience and level of education.