PhD Quant Research Intern: Build Alpha Signals

Schonfeld; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Learning sessions

Hands-on workshops

Networking events

Job summary

During the internship you will backtest hypotheses, learn from senior team members, and network through learning sessions and workshops. The program pairs you with a mentor and dedicated manager to accelerate your growth in finance.

Qualifications

• 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)
• An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field

Responsibilities

• Further alpha research and design novel predictive signals.
• Backtest and validate hypotheses using real-world datasets and backtesting techniques.
• Collaborate with senior team members to learn what it takes to be a successful quantitative researcher.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

SQL

Education

PhD student in quantitative field

Job description

During the internship you will backtest hypotheses, learn from senior team members, and network through learning sessions and workshops. The program pairs you with a mentor and dedicated manager to accelerate your growth in finance.