Description
The Role
We are seeking a technically minded, analytically driven intern to join our Operations division, sitting within the Operational Risk team at Schonfeld, based in our São Paulo office. You’ll work directly with Operations senior management and across peer groups in all areas, while being immersed in the culture and atmosphere of Schonfeld — working alongside talented professionals on high-profile projects.
Ops Risk sits at the core of Schonfeld’s control architecture — driving the governance, ownership, and scalability initiatives that underpin a sustainable operating model, built to serve all teams and designed to evolve as the firm grows. Every member of the Operations team plays a critical role in executing and maintaining these controls.
Uniquely, this role is not functionally aligned to a single team or process. You’ll gain genuine exposure across all of Operations, developing a real understanding of the front-to-back flow of trading activity and the many stakeholders involved at each stage — from trading desks and portfolio managers through settlement, risk, and senior management. Few opportunities offer this breadth of visibility, and the perspective you build will be invaluable.
What You’ll Do
Your work will center on two core focus areas:
Data Extraction & Analytics
- Build the data extraction pipelines that make operational risk visible across Schonfeld’s systems, asset classes, and global markets.
- Work closely with each operational team to learn their processes, systems, and data flows.
- Ensure the data captured is accurate, consistent, and governed by a robust framework.
KRI Framework & Oversight Tool
- Turn that data into a centralized view of risk and performance for the Operations team.
- Build a KRI framework and oversight tool that give clear, consistent visibility across the platform.
- Refine the metrics, thresholds, and displays iteratively so they stay meaningful and useful.
What You’ll Bring
- Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline
- A technically minded approach — comfort working with data, identifying patterns, and thinking systematically about processes
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; you understand why data integrity matters in a fast-moving environment
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus and will be well-utilized in this role
- Effective communication skills — able to ask the right questions, flag issues clearly, and document work in a way others can build on
- A proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
- An interest in financial markets, operational risk, or hedge fund infrastructure is welcomed but not required
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to the full trade life cycle — execution, post-trade processing, and settlement — across a broad range of products and asset classes.
- Hands-on experience building live operational risk infrastructure, including a KRI framework for global Operations.
- Close mentorship from an experienced Ops Risk professional, with day-to-day guidance.
- A uniquely broad, cross-functional vantage point across all of Operations — rare visibility that builds valuable relationships and perspective.
Our LATAM Internship Program
Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Internship! Over the course of 1 or 2 years, 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, attend knowledge workshops 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.
Who We Are
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance.
We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.
We invest through internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, pursuing alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 7 countries and 19 offices.
Our Culture
At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.
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