Cybersecurity Operations Intern

The Role 

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a diverse group of talented students to join the internship program at Schonfeld. Over the course of ten weeks, you will become an integral part of our Cybersecurity group within the Schonfeld Technology division. You will be immersed in Schonfeld’s collaborative culture, working alongside cybersecurity professionals on impactful, real-world projects addressing today’s most pressing threats. 

The Cybersecurity Department at Schonfeld is dedicated to safeguarding the firm’s data, assets, and reputation from both internal and external threats, while securely enabling the business to innovate and grow in an increasingly complex threat landscape. It includes Security Engineering, Security Operations, Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams. The Cybersecurity Operations team is seeking a hands-on individual who sets the standard for incident response, threat management and risk mitigation while driving continuous improvement of our security controls.  

What You’ll Do  

• Incident Response – Prepare for and assist in incident response. 

• Threat Monitoring – Continuous review of security alerts in partnership with vendors. 

• Threat Hunting – Identify previously undetected attacks. Feed detection pipeline and improve security posture. 

• Threat Intelligence – Analyze and incorporate actionable intel within detection, monitoring and hunting disciplines. Track and model adversaries to focus program activities. 

• Vulnerability Management – Monitor internal/external attack surface, validate vulnerabilities, and prioritize remediation. 

• Security Posture – Assess risk of changes to IT and security systems. Maintain coverage of controls and implement preventative/detective measures.  Conduct risk assessments. 

• Threat Detection – Introduce new and enhance existing rules. Increase fidelity and create response runbooks.  

• Automation – Implement methods (SOAR and scripting) to speed delivery and maintain consistency. 

You’ll receive support from a dedicated manager and mentor, participate in team-building events, lunch-and-learns, social activities, and network with senior management.  

Summer-long projects will be directly related to the team’s work, culminating in a presentation to leadership.  

No prior finance experience required—just a passion for technology, curiosity about cybersecurity, and a drive to solve complex problems in a high-stakes environment. 

What You’ll Bring  

• A junior pursuing a degree in an Information Systems/Technology Risk /Cybersecurity field.  

• Someone who has demonstrated strong interest in the cybersecurity space through previous internships, part time jobs, extracurricular activities, and/or classes.  

• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities  

• Strong interest in taking ownership of tasks/projects.  

• Strong analytical and organizational skills  

Our Internship 

Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Summer Internship! Over the course of 10 action-packed weeks, you will have the opportunity to build solutions that tackle real-world challenges and leave a lasting impact on the firm. As an intern, you’ll join a close-knit team that is ready to support your growth and accelerate your career. We will pair you with a dedicated manager and a mentor who’ll guide your development over the course of the internship and beyond. Throughout the program, you will have the chance to connect with senior leaders through a series of learning sessions, attend hands-on skills workshops, network at social events and get a behind-the-scenes look at how various functions power the firm. We’ll empower you to bring your ideas to life and make an impact.  

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. 

The annual base pay for this role is expected to be between $85,000 and $95,000 which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications and experience and level of education.