schonfeld

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, based in New York City, is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 1988 by Steven Schonfeld. Originally a proprietary trading firm, it has grown to manage $15.5 billion in assets and employs over 1,000 people across five continents. The firm transitioned to a multi-strategy hedge fund in 2015, allowing it to accept capital from external investors while continuing to manage its founder's personal assets. The company employs a diverse range of investment strategies, including quantitative trading, fundamental equity analysis, tactical trading, and discretionary macro and fixed income strategies. With over 120 portfolio management teams, Schonfeld operates as both a hedge fund manager and an allocator to external managers. Under the leadership of CEO Ryan Tolkin, the firm fosters a culture of talent development and innovation, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning among its employees.