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About the Role
This role seeks a motivated PhD student in economics to join the Central Research team in the Discretionary Macro and Fixed Income Division. The position involves working on live research questions that directly influence investment processes, ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of macro markets in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Build tools and analyze large datasets to generate actionable macroeconomic insights for portfolio managers.
- Build quantitative models covering growth, inflation, labor markets, and monetary and fiscal policy across developed and emerging markets.
- Conduct empirical research on macro themes such as policy transmission, term premia, and cross-country spillovers.
- Develop and maintain data and analytical tools for the broader research team.
- Communicate findings clearly to researchers and portfolio managers to inform investment decisions.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Economics, Financial Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Prior research assistantship, internship, or work experience in economics, finance, or policy is a plus but not required.
- Strong grounding in macroeconomic theory and applied econometrics (time series, panel data, causal inference).
- A genuine interest in financial markets and how macro research connects to investment decisions.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and take ownership of responsibilities.
Skills
- Proficient in at least one statistical/programming language (Python, R, MATLAB).
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Internship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- PhD Student
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000 - $175,000 (prorated)
Benefits
- Dedicated manager and mentor
- Learning sessions with senior leaders
- Hands-on skills workshops
- Networking events
- Behind-the-scenes look at firm functions
About the Company
- Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund focused on delivering industry-leading risk-adjusted returns.
- We utilize internal and external portfolio manager teams globally to identify market inefficiencies and opportunities.
- Our investment strategies span Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income, supported by extensive experience, proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.