Communications Associate

The Role

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is seeking an exceptionally talented Communications Associate based out of our New York City office. Reporting directly to our Director of Communications, this individual will support the ongoing development and execution of our global communications strategies. They will assist in managing our internal and external messaging to enhance our presence and engagement. This person will also provide support on firmwide events and will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent, clear, and effective communication across a diverse group of channels and audiences.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn, has excellent writing and verbal communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you'll do

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in writing and editing internal and external announcements, talking points, briefing materials, and social content
• Helping to manage Schonfeld's intranet and email, which are two of our primary internal communication tools
• Supporting firmwide, large-scale event planning, logistics, site identification, and execution. This will require travel
• Tracking and measuring employee engagement with our internal communications, culture initiatives and other events, and other key performance metrics
• Collaborating with other teams across the firm, including Capital Development & Investor Relations, Human Capital Management and Talent Acquisition, on internal/external communications, media, content development and marketing to amplify business initiatives
• Assisting in the creation of engaging and brand-aligned graphics and internal digital signage
• Researching and tracking latest industry media and communications trends, conducting competitive audits and identifying opportunities for further engagement

What you'll bring

What you need:

• 1-3 years of experience in communications; ideally within a bank, financial services firm, or agency
• Eagerness and aptitude to learn, along with intellectual curiosity and passion
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong interest in finance and investment management
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management tools
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, keen attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with the upmost discretion
• High levels of business acumen, critical thinking, creativity, and effectiveness, delivering measurable outcomes

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 base pay for this role is expected to be between $95,000 and $115,000. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

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