2026 Campus Recruiting and AI Innovation Sophomore Summer Internship

The Role

We are seeking an exceptionally talented individual to join our team as a Campus Recruiting Summer Intern. A successful candidate will be a driven, self-starter who is passionate about working with people. You will demonstrate close attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, help us explore AI-powered ways to streamline our workflow, communicate effectively, and pilot AI projects that improve scheduling, data tracking, and candidate engagement. The Campus Recruiting Intern will work alongside our Talent Acquisition Team to develop a big-picture understanding of our campus hiring business, brand & values, and act as a champion of our tagline “Talent is our Strategy.”

What you’ll do

• Assisting in the development and implementation of the internship program, including event scheduling, managing calendar invites and managing presentations
• Planning and coordinating events for the fall campus programming such as workshops, seminars, networking events, and social activities
• Handling various administrative tasks related to the internship program such as maintaining records, preparing reports, and managing the program's budget
• Schedule fall recruiting events and campaigns in Handshake and work with college career services
• Align marketing efforts with recruitment goals and objectives
• Utilize digital marketing tools to track and optimize campaign performance
• Evaluate and pilot AI tools

What you’ll need

• Genuine interest in campus recruiting / HR, and curiosity about how AI can enhance these workflows
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and exceptionally organized
• Strong multi-tasker with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High sense of urgency and proactive decision maker; demonstrates good judgment
• Easily builds rapport and is an excellent team player; puts the success of the team above their own
• Interest in learning about an applicant tracking system, e.g., Greenhouse
• Strong communication skills
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative marketing strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

 

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 $45,000 and $52,000, 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, experience and level of education.