Cubist Quantitative Researcher

Posted 5 Days Ago
New York, NY
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers at Cubist are responsible for rigorous quantitative research focusing on predictive models. They will conduct alpha signal research, manage the research process, and build tools to aid a collaborative research group. Training in systematic trading will be provided to successful candidates.
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ABOUT CUBIST

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

ROLE

Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative research with a focus on predictive models. You will be trained in all aspects of systematic trading from idea generation all the way to practical trading considerations. Successful hires will ultimately become thought leaders within our collaborative research group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research
  • Follow, digest and analyze the latest academic research
  • Manage all aspects of the research process, including idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis development and testing, alpha discovery, trading strategy generation, backtesting and portfolio analysis
  • Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework 

REQUIRMENTS 

  • B.S., M.S. or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
  • Programming in Python (or comparable language) and working knowledge of SQL
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required. 
  • A commitment to the highest ethical standards. 


Top Skills

Python
The Company
HQ: Stamford, CT
1,691 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.

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