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2027 Systematic COO Intern

Schonfeld
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Internship
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related quantitative field (with ≤ 1 year left in your program)
  • Proficient in Python (Pandas, FastAPI/Flask, OOP) and SQL (query optimization, data modelling)
  • Genuine interest in understanding how systematic trading works
  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Comfort working autonomously in a fast-paced, global, highly collaborative environment
Nice to have
  • AI/LLM tool development experience or strong interest; experience with agent skills, MCP servers, or RAG systems is a plus
  • Hands-on experience in dashboard development (Power BI, Grafana, HTML) and knowledge of workflow orchestration tools (Prefect, Airflow, Dagster)
  • Rapid learning ability and comfort with ambiguity
What the job really is

As a Data & Business Analyst Intern on the Systematic Strategies COO team, you will work on building and automating tools and analytics to support trading and operational decisions. Your responsibilities include integrating data sources, developing AI-assisted tools, creating dashboards, and collaborating with various teams to enhance data quality and efficiency. This role offers exposure to systematic trading workflows and cross-functional project management.

Benefits
  • 10-week internship program with mentorship and support
  • Opportunities to connect with senior leaders and attend learning sessions
  • Networking at social events
  • Hands-on skills workshops
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work or flexibility in hours
  • The role involves handling complex data and may require quick adaptation to new systems
  • The internship is highly collaborative, which may not suit those preferring independent work
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