Empowering people. Driving performance.

Driven by our mission to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns in all market environments and cycles, we foster a culture where the brightest minds are empowered to learn, innovate and lead with purpose.

1988

Company founded

120+

No. of PM teams

$15.5bn+

AUM

1,000+

No. of Employees

*As of October 1st 2025.

Founded in 1988 by Steven Schonfeld, the firm has grown from a proprietary trading firm with deep systematic roots into a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund with an investing footprint that spans five continents.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer Ryan Tolkin, Schonfeld unites disciplined investing with an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture. We apply decades of experience in our effort to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities in the markets, across asset classes and geographies.

Innovative Strategies. Disciplined Execution.

Backed by advanced data, technology and risk management and deep domain expertise, we invest across four core strategies: Quantitative, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.

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We’ll Invest in You.

Our greatest investment is in our people. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, Schonfeld empowers you to grow, pursue bold ideas and make a lasting impact. Here, ambition is matched by opportunity.

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Schonfeld News

Ryan Tolkin Featured on the Generating Alpha Podcast

Ryan discussed his career path at Schonfeld, which led him from a high school intern at the firm to the top job, and offered advice for those looking to break into the finance industry.

Schonfeld Spotlight: Avisha Thakkar

We caught up with Avisha Thakkar, Senior Director for Fixed Income Research, to talk about how her research fits into the investment process, what led her to a career in the fixed income and macro research space and how she approaches her role.

Meg Caffrey and Katie Samuels Named Leading Women in Hedge Funds

We are proud to share that Meg Caffrey, Chief Administrative Officer & Interim COO of Schonfeld’s Systematic Strategies, and Katie Samuels, Chief of Staff to our CEO and CIO, have been honored as Leading Women in Hedge Funds.

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