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Programme
Internship
Location
New York City, NY
Duration
10 weeks
About the role
Join Schonfeld’s Central Research team in New York for a 10-week internship supporting the Discretionary Macro and Fixed Income Division. As a PhD economics researcher, you will build quantitative tools, analyze macroeconomic data, and communicate actionable findings that inform portfolio managers’ live investment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Build quantitative models covering growth, inflation, labor markets, and monetary and fiscal policy.
- Conduct empirical research on policy transmission, term premia, and cross-country macroeconomic spillovers.
- Develop and maintain data and analytical tools for the broader research team.
- Communicate research findings clearly to researchers and portfolio managers to support investment decisions.
Internship Experience
- Work on live research questions within a close-knit Central Research team.
- Receive guidance from a dedicated manager and mentor throughout the internship.
- Attend senior-leader learning sessions, hands-on skills workshops, and networking events.
- Gain exposure to how different functions support the firm.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD in economics, financial economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Understand macroeconomic theory and applied econometrics, including time series, panel data, and causal inference.
- Proficient in at least one statistical or programming language: Python, R, or MATLAB.
- Demonstrate interest in financial markets and macro research’s connection to investment decisions.
- Bring strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and take ownership of responsibilities.