Point72

Equity Quantitative Researcher

Point72 • $135K — $160K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in quantitative fields such as physics, engineering, statistics, or quantitative finance
  • 1+ years of experience in systematic alpha research in equities
  • Experience developing short-term alpha signals (intraday or a few days) is a plus
  • Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis
  • Strong foundation in applied statistics, linear algebra, and time series models
  • Ability to manipulate large datasets effectively
  • Strong knowledge of financial markets

Responsibilities

  • Conduct innovative research to find systematic patterns in equity markets
  • Develop alpha ideas from inception through to production
  • Evaluate and integrate new datasets for stock return analysis
  • Maintain and enhance portfolio trading systems
  • Implement strategies through rigorous backtesting and optimization

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering creativity
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Access to cutting-edge resources and technologies
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Potential for leadership opportunities in innovative projects
Full Job Description
ROLE/RESPONSIBILITES

  • Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in equity market
  • End-to-end development: alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization and production implementation
  • Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return predictions
  • Maintain and improve the portfolio trading in production environment

REQUIREMENTS

  • MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics
  • 1+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in equities
  • Experience developing short term alpha signals (intraday or a few days) is a plus
  • Demonstrated proficiency in R or Python
  • Strong command of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra, and time series models
  • Ability to quickly and efficiently scrub, format, and manipulate large, raw data sources
  • Strong knowledge of financial markets
  • Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
  • Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability

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.
Learn more about Point72
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
2014
* Ladders Estimates

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