Schonfeld

Strategist at Schonfeld (Hong Kong)

Schonfeld · Hong Kong·

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a highly qualified and talented Quantitative Strategist to support the Emerging-markets & delta-1 trading teams. You will work as part of a centralized Strategist team, working on vanilla and exotic product modelling, parameter marking and risk representation across geographies and markets.

What you’ll do

As a Strategist, you will support portfolio managers and traders in developing and maintaining a centralized library for valuation and risk calculations. You will be helping with:

  • Equity product modelling and risk representation
  • Dividend, funding and rates parameter modelling and calibration
  • Portfolio Manager led pricing and analytics problems
  • Strategy design and back-testing analytics
  • Risk engine and platform development

What you’ll bring

What you need:

  • Strong Python skills
  • Experience developing equity derivative models in enterprise settings
  • Experience in risk platform design and build
  • Experience working with PM, quant and research functions
  • Experience with Delta-1 equity business preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong ownership experience and a track record of delivering results

Who we are

Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.

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.

Why work at Schonfeld

  • Culture: Described as entrepreneurial, collaborative, and intellectually rigorous. The firm emphasizes that the best ideas rise to the top and that talent is its core strategy.
  • Impact: Employees work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and are given the platform and support to turn ambitious ideas into lasting results.
  • Career Development: Offers structured programs for students and early career professionals (internships, mentorship) and significant growth opportunities for experienced hires.
  • Work Model: Hybrid/Office-based. Offices are located in major financial hubs (New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, São Paulo, Miami).
  • Notable Perks: The firm’s philosophy is "We’ll Invest in You," indicating a strong commitment to employee growth, learning, and providing the resources needed to succeed. Employee-led community groups foster inclusion and purpose.

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