Schonfeld
Finance
MSc/PhDQuantitativeResearcherInternship
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“MSc/PhD Quantitative Researcher Internship at Schonfeld. Skills: Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Programming. Further alpha research. Understand economics”
What You'll Achieve.
Meaningfully contribute to all facets; Help it grow and diversify; Make a lasting impact; Make an impact
Industry & Context.
Creative problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MSc or PhD student, quantitative or technical field, statistics, economics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, Python, C, C++, Java, SQL, R, probability, statistics, machine learning, time-series analysis, forecasting, pattern recognition, NLP, unstructured data analysis, communicate research ideas clearly, succinctly, Creative problem-solving skills, working with real-world datasets, attention to detail
Nice to Have
financial industry experience, advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field
What You'll Do.
Further alpha research
Gather insights from alternative data
Identify differentiating factors
Design predictive signals
Collaborate with senior team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with researchers and developers; Collaborate with senior team members; Join a close-knit team; Pair with dedicated manager; Pair with mentor; Connect with senior leaders; Teamwork-oriented; Collaborative
Communication Scope
Communicate research ideas clearly; Succinctly
Full Job Description
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 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
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