Life at Schonfeld

Our Mission Statement

To create a preeminent global investment management firm by delivering superior risk-adjusted returns over the long term, nurturing our talent above all else, and leveraging innovative technology solutions to drive our investment process. 

Culture

Schonfeld’s ethos is embedded in our people. ‘Talent is our strategy’ is our mantra and drives how we approach all initiatives at the firm. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority.

Schonfeld strives to create an environment where our people can thrive. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment where ideas at any level are encouraged and shared. The development and advancement of our talent is honed through interactions with each other, learning and educational offerings, and through opportunities to make impactful contributions.

At Schonfeld, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout all our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. As a firm we are committed to creating a hiring process which is not only fair, but also welcoming and supportive. On a daily basis, our employee’s welcome diversity across identity, thought, people and views which serves as the foundation of our culture and success. 

Diversity Equity & Inclusion “DEI”

The Diversity Equity & Inclusion Alliance was established with the aim of creating an environment that understands, accepts, and values the differences between people, which we believe builds the foundation of belonging. We pride ourselves on listening to our employees and creating safe places to have challenging conversations. As a firm, we feel a responsibility to make a difference in the world around us.

Recruitment Strategy

Schonfeld is committed to recruiting and acquiring talent from a diverse group of applicants by:

• Actively engaged with vendor Jopwell career platform for diverse candidates 
• Redesigned all job descriptions to ensure they speak to a broader audience
• Seeking opportunities to source diverse candidates through affiliated groups (women in investment, women in technology) 
• Participate in and sponsor events on campus such as WiCS Hackathon 2021 or Columbia’s DEI Micro Careerfair

To learn more about Schonfeld, visit https://www.schonfeld.com/