2026 BSc/MSc/PhD Quantitative Research/Strat Internship

Schonfeld; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 20 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Internship mentorship

Knowledge workshops

Resumo da oferta

Schonfeld in São Paulo is seeking a Quantitative Researcher Intern for its innovative research teams. You will collaborate on various projects, enhancing algorithms and developing predictive signals. Ideal candidates are MSc or PhD students in quantitative fields with strong programming skills.

This internship offers a robust professional development experience, pairing you with mentors and allowing you to engage with senior leaders in the organization.

Qualificações

• Current BSc, MSc or PhD student in statistics, economics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Excellent programming skills in Python, C, C++, Java, SQL, or R.
• Strong knowledge of probability and statistics.

Responsabilidades

• Further existing alpha research and design novel predictive signals.
• Backtest and validate hypotheses.
• Collaborate with senior team members.

Conhecimentos

Programming skills in Python, C, C++, Java, SQL, R

Knowledge of probability and statistics

Creative problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Current BSc, MSc or PhD student in a quantitative or technical field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Role

We are seeking exceptional MSc or PhD candidates to join our Quantitative Research teams in Sao Paulo 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.

What You’ll Do

Depending on the portfolio manager team you join, as a Quantitative Researcher Intern you will be directly responsible for furthering our alpha research. You will understand the economics of a fundamental domain, and the corresponding insights that can be gathered from associated alternative data offerings. You will identify compelling differentiating factors, design novel predictive signals, backtest & validate hypotheses. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior team members to learn what it takes to be a successful quantitative researcher.

What You Need

• Current BSc, MSc or PhD student in a quantitative or technical field such as statistics, economics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science (ideally with one or two years 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, and unstructured data analysis).
• The ability to communicate research ideas clearly and succinctly
• Creative problem-solving skills and experience working with real-world datasets
• Strong attention to detail

Please submit your CV/resume in English.

We’d Love If You Had

• Previous financial industry experience although it is not required
• An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field

Our LATAM Internship Program

Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Internship! Over the course of 1 or 2 years, 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, attend knowledge workshops 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.