Operations Associate or Internship

New Operations Associate or Internship Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations Associate to join our growing quantitative investment firm in Fort Lauderdale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn hedge fund and trading operations. No prior experience is required — we are willing to train the right candidate. The Operations Associate will support both U.S. trading hours and early APAC operational workflows, working closely with portfolio managers, traders, prime brokers, and technology teams to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate trade processing. What You’ll Do Monitor and manage daily operational workflows for U.S. and early APAC trading activitiesCoordinate with prime brokers and counterparties to resolve:Missing trade filesLocate issuesTrade rejectsOrder mismatchesPerform OMS and position reconciliations/tie-outsInvestigate and resolve operational breaks and discrepanciesWork closely with trading, portfolio management, and technology teamsAssist with operational process improvements and ad hoc projectsLearn and develop knowledge of hedge fund operations and market workflow What You Need Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related fieldStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong problem-solving and communication skillsBasic familiarity with SQL and/or Python is a plusWillingness to learn and take ownership of responsibilitiesAbility to support early APAC operational coverage when neededMust be legally authorized to work in the United States 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. 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The Operations Associate will support both U.S. trading hours and early APAC operational workflows, working closely with portfolio managers, traders, prime brokers, and technology teams to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate trade processing. What You’ll Do Monitor and manage daily operational workflows for U.S. and early APAC trading activitiesCoordinate with prime brokers and counterparties to resolve:Missing trade filesLocate issuesTrade rejectsOrder mismatchesPerform OMS and position reconciliations/tie-outsInvestigate and resolve operational breaks and discrepanciesWork closely with trading, portfolio management, and technology teamsAssist with operational process improvements and ad hoc projectsLearn and develop knowledge of hedge fund operations and market workflow What You Need Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related fieldStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong problem-solving and communication skillsBasic familiarity with SQL and/or Python is a plusWillingness to learn and take ownership of responsibilitiesAbility to support early APAC operational coverage when neededMust be legally authorized to work in the United States 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.