Associate EmD1 & VOL COO

The Role

We are seeking a results-driven, operationally sharp Associate to join our global Emerging Markets, Delta 1 & VOL, COO team. You will partner with COO colleagues, Portfolio Managers, Strategists, and operational teams to launch new PMs, scale existing builds, evolve trading infrastructure and deliver high-impact, cross-functional initiatives. This role combines strategic planning, hands-on execution and analytical rigor to drive performance, efficiency, and growth. Based in São Paulo, you will support a global, 24-hour trading operation as part of a lean, highly motivated, strategy-aligned COO function. Flexibility, autonomy, and a solutions-oriented mindset are essential.

What you’ll do 

PM Success and Operational Excellence

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for new PM teams and business builds


• Manage pre-launch testing, data setup, quant resourcing and trading system integrations to ensure seamless go-live


• Serve as operational partner to existing PMs, resolving trading, infrastructure, and counterparty issues while acting as strategic sounding board and central planner as the business evolve

Cross-Functional Initiatives 

• Lead strategic, cross-functional projects spanning Operations, Treasury, Compliance, and Technology, owning delivery, change management, and prioritization


• Drive high-priority, cross-desk initiatives (e.g., LATAM expansion, new asset class builds) from inception to completion


• Coordinate with Legal and Treasury on ISDA documentation, CSAs, give-ups, and clearing mandates to enable trading strategies 

What you’ll bring

• 2–5+ years in COO, product management, or trading operations within multi-asset trading businesses (hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks or proprietary trading firms)


• Hands-on product expertise across Equities, Fixed Income, FX, and Commodities


• Strong understanding of pricing, valuation, and market microstructure


• Fluency with trading technologies: order/execution management systems (OMS/EMS), market data platforms


• Advanced analytical skills: Python, SQL, or similar tools


• Exceptional project management and stakeholder influence; comfortable presenting to senior leadership


• Highly organized and proactive, with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Impeccable integrity and discretion when handling sensitive trading and financial data


• Fluency in Portuguese and English 

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.

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