2027 Quantitative Research Intern

SchonfeldHong Kong, Hong Kong

internPosted 29 Sept 2026

Skills in this posting

  • machine learning

About the role

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Quantitative Research Intern at Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, you'll work at the intersection of data science, financial markets and systematic trading, solving real-world problems that drive live investment strategies. This internship offers hands-on experience in quantitative research, supported by structured onboarding, a meaningful project of your own, and direct mentorship from senior researchers and portfolio managers. The internship will be 3-6 months, including the summer. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" 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">Take on real research challenges, a new predictive signal from alternative data, a better machine learning model or etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" 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">Understand and contribute to the research platform, data pipelines, validation and backtest tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" 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">Work alongside experienced traders, researchers, and developers to present what you find.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<p> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Bring </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" 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">Pursuing a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" 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 coding skills and a good understanding of database usage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" 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">Solid grounding in probability, statistics and time-series analysis.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" 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">Curious, skeptical of your own results, and a clear communicator</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" 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">Experience on a real project, not a synthetic exercise.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" 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">Direct mentorship from senior researchers across different asset classes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" 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">Competitive compensation and path to a full-time role.</span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Internship</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[7304],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Internship!</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Over the course of 3-6 action-packed months, 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

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