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
Skills Required
- Undergraduate, Master's or PhD candidates in a technical field
- Ability to handle large datasets stored in AWS using Python
Point72 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Point72 and has not been reviewed or approved by Point72.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as exceptional with comprehensive options and low out-of-pocket costs. Medical, dental, and vision are characterized as fully covered or no-premium for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features a generous employer match and access to after-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversions. Value accrues through a multi-year vesting schedule that rewards tenure.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and has strengthened over time. Clear primary and secondary caregiver policies are in place and seen as competitive.
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