About the role#
Schonfeld is looking for a Business Analytics Intern to join our team for a ten-week program during the summer of 2027. You will work alongside professionals on high-profile projects, gaining exposure to how data drives decision-making across departments like trading, risk, and operations. You will have a dedicated manager and mentor to guide your work and professional development throughout the program.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and process data to solve business problems for stakeholders across the firm.
- Use Python, SQL, and Power BI to transform and analyze data.
- Improve data quality and streamline manual processes.
- Build reports and support reporting infrastructure.
- Propose analytics to help drive decision-making and problem-solving.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational and non-relational databases.
- An analytical mindset and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in New York, New York.
- The program runs for ten weeks during the summer of 2027.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About Schonfeld
Schonfeld is a multi-strategy hedge fund established in 1988. Based in New York, the firm operates across five continents. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The company focuses on four core strategies including quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro and fixed income.
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