2027 Fund Accounting Intern

SchonfeldNew York, New York, United States

internPosted 13 Nov 2026

Skills in this posting

  • excel

About the role

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Role </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">We are excited to offer an opportunity for talented students to join the internship program at Schonfeld. You’ll spend ten weeks within the PM Compensation Accounting Team where you will be immersed in the culture and atmosphere of Schonfeld, working alongside talented professionals on high profile projects. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">Compensation Accountants at Schonfeld take on a wide range of responsibilities and challenges. They are primarily responsible for processing formulaic bonus calculations and ensuring appropriate payment to Investment professionals and maintaining a deferred compensation program at the firm. You may help with the following projects: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">You may help with the following projects:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Document detailed workflow between sub-groups to identify areas of improvement & potential synergy</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Specific projects assigned by Compensation Accounting.</span> </li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">Understand the core goals & responsibilities of wider Accounting team which include but are not limited to, daily performance reporting, month end payout estimate calculation & final month end Portfolio Manager (“PM”) Statements. Working with the various sub-groups will allow the candidate to get a high-level view of the lifecycle of a PM and how it translates into performance and the subsequent necessary reporting. It will also allow the candidate to focus on granular workflows & contribute to streamlining & improving them.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Bring </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Enrolled in 4-year Accounting/Finance/Business Program</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong working knowledge using Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, count/ sumifs, index match, etc.) VBA is a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication skills; ability to articulate issues and solutions to different audiences</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrate sensitivity and judgement in handing confidential information</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Process and detail oriented with a strong work ethic and team focused attitude</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Able to adapt to frequent changes in the business operating environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Highly organized and self-motivated</span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Our Internship</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Summer Internship! Over the course of 10 action-packed weeks, 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 through a series of learning sessions, attend hands-on skills workshops, network at social events 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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Who We Are</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our inves

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