2027 Risk Analyst (DMFI) Intern

The Role We are seeking a highly qualified DMFI Risk Analyst Summer Intern to join our DMFI Risk team in London. This team is responsible for helping management and portfolio managers within DMFI (Discretionary Macro Fixed Income) think about different dimensions of risk. What You’ll Do As a DMFI Risk Analyst Summer Intern, you’ll spend ten weeks with the Schonfeld DMFI Risk team, focusing on quantitative risk research and tool development for analysis of our portfolio’s exposures to market moves, particularly macro-economic and geo-political shocks. The research project will involve the use of advanced quantitative techniques and economic theory. The results of the research project and their insights will inform the implementation of a python-based tool to be integrated into our team's BAU. What You’ll Bring A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative or technical field such as mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, or finance (ideally with one year left in your academic program) Knowledge of, and coursework in, finance, linear algebra, statistics and data science Proficient programming ability in Python Proficient Agentic (AI) coding ability Knowledge of databases like SQL and/or KDB Excellent organizational skills and high regard for attention to detail Strong problem-solving skills A passion for financial markets and a desire to learn more about the strategies deployed by hedge funds Our Internship 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 seni