Quantitative Analyst • Entry-Level

Who you are

You have a minimum of 1 year of experience with quantitative strategies in an investment, research, or risk position — your background has equipped you with the skills to analyze and manage risk effectively. You are a motivated individual with a strong enthusiasm for learning new concepts in Quantitative Finance, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged to be shared at all levels.

Your coding skills in Python are strong, allowing you to build infrastructure that systematically identifies insights into risk and alpha drivers of portfolios. You understand the importance of data integrity and quality, and you are comfortable liaising with technology and support teams to resolve operational issues.

What you'll do

As a key member of the Systematic Strategies Portfolio Strategy and Risk team, you will conduct research into risk and portfolio strategy topics, focusing on sources of return and common factor exposures. Your analyses will help improve the performance of individual Portfolio Management teams and prevent outsized drawdowns. You will be responsible for communicating your findings to senior management, ensuring that your insights drive growth and capital deployment for the systematic strategies platform.

You will also build out the necessary infrastructure to support your analyses, conducting ad-hoc analyses pertaining to the strategies’ performance. Your role will involve collaborating closely with various teams to enhance the overall effectiveness of the systematic equities and macro platform.

What we offer

At Schonfeld, we are committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for learning and growth. You will be part of a teamwork-oriented culture that values collaboration and encourages innovative ideas. We believe in creating an inclusive environment that promotes community through internal networks and external partnerships. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the world of finance.