Point72

Cubist Quantitative Researcher

Point72 • $150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative field
  • 3-7 years experience in alpha-driven quantitative research
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Experience conducting independent research with large datasets
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, or Perl
  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership of work
  • Ability to work independently and within a small team

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent quantitative finance research focusing on statistical and predictive models
  • Manage research processes including methodology selection, data collection, and analysis
  • Test, prototype, and backtest models for performance monitoring
  • Collaborate effectively within a team of experienced portfolio managers and researchers
  • Contribute to the development of innovative research approaches
  • Utilize large datasets to derive actionable insights
  • Stay curious and passionate about financial markets and human behavior

Benefits

  • Access to mentorship from experienced portfolio managers and researchers
  • Collaborative environment with professionals from diverse backgrounds
  • Opportunities to work on hands-on projects
  • Encouragement for personal storytelling in applications
Full Job Description
Researchers are responsible for independently conducting quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring. Some successful researchers have joined us from similar backgrounds at other firms. Others have joined from related fields or directly from academia and have thrived with hands on guidance from our large team of experienced portfolio managers and researchers. Our most exceptional team members combine strong technical skills and a passion for problem solving with an intense curiosity about financial markets and human behavior. DESIRABLE CANDIDATES • MS or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline • 3-7 years of experience in alpha driven quantitative research for equities, futures, fixed income, credit, and/or FX • Strong analytical and quantitative skills • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets • Programming in any of the following: C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, or Perl • Detail-oriented • Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team We're looking for exceptional colleagues with unparalleled passion. If you'd like your resume to stand out, tell us about your exceptional personal achievements, even if they have nothing to do with finance. Of course we love to hear more about specific engineering or data projects that you've worked outside of school, or as part of your curriculum. If you're proud of the work you did we want to hear about it. In addition to exceptional statisticians and engineers, we work with talented musicians, writers, mathematicians, and founders of non-profits; we'd love to learn more about what excites you.

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a hedge fund and family office founded by Steven Cohen in 2014. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and manages over $16 billion in assets. Point72 primarily invests in public equity markets, but also has a private equity arm. The company has a global presence with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Point72 has been involved in several high-profile legal cases, including a $1.8 billion settlement with the SEC in 2013.
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Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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