Undergraduate, Master's or PhD candidates in a technical field
Proven creativity and rigor in research
Proficient in handling large datasets with Python in AWS
Collaborative mindset essential for teamwork
Strong passion for research and financial markets
Exceptional attention to detail and project management skills
Commitment to ethical standards in research
Responsibilities
Develop systematic trading strategies for macro and equity markets
Conduct applied research on investor flows and positioning
Support the entire research process from idea generation to P&L attribution
Monitor and analyze live trading performance
Collaborate with analysts to enhance PM-facing content
Benefits
Comprehensive training and mentorship programs
Access to cutting-edge research tools and datasets
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Focus on ethical and responsible investing practices
Full Job Description
Role:
Point72 is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join its Fund Flow Research team. The Fund Flow Group provides best in class flow and positioning indicators to help PMs, analysts, and traders across all investment functions understand their investment backdrop, better assess reward and risk, and identify alpha opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Create systematic trading strategies for macro and equity markets using proprietary flow and positioning datasets
Conduct rigorous applied research to develop systematic signals for macro and equity markets, with a focus on investor flows and positioning
Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including idea generation, hypothesis testing, portfolio construction, risk and transaction cost models, and P&L attribution
Monitor, analyze and improve live trading P&L
Collaborate with analysts and strategists to improve PM-facing content
Requirements:
Undergraduate, Master's or PhD candidates in a technical field
Demonstrated creativity and rigor in the research process
Technically comfortable handling large datasets stored in AWS using Python
Collaborative mindset
Passion for research and financial markets
Intellectual curiosity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
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.
