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SchonfeldHong Kong

2027 Quantitative Research Intern

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Programme

Internship

Location

Hong Kong

Duration

3–6 months, including the summer.

About the role

As a Quantitative Research Intern in Hong Kong, you will work across data science, financial markets, and systematic trading. You will solve research problems supporting live investment strategies, contribute to a meaningful project, and receive structured onboarding and mentorship from experienced researchers and portfolio managers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop research ideas, including predictive signals from alternative data and improved machine learning models.
  • Contribute to research platforms, data pipelines, validation processes, and backtesting tools.
  • Collaborate with traders, researchers, and developers, and present your research findings.

Program Experience

  • Work on a real project addressing investment-related challenges rather than a synthetic exercise.
  • Receive direct mentorship from senior researchers across different asset classes.
  • Attend learning sessions, hands-on skills workshops, networking events, and meetings with senior leaders.
  • Potentially progress toward a full-time role after the internship.