Point72 is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its Portfolio Construction and Analysis (PCA) team within the CIO office.
The PCA team plays a vital role in the Equity L/S business at the firm, collaborating with investment teams to improve net revenue and risk adjusted returns. The Quantitative Developer will build, refine, and maintain an efficient technology infrastructure to enable and support the team’s quantitative research and analytical efforts.
The ideal candidate is a smart, self-driven, and creative problem solver with strong technical and quantitative skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Architect, build, refine, and increase automation and robustness of the research infrastructure, including data access, risk modeling, and backtesting components
- Collaborate with quant researchers to implement framework for automating and presenting analytics, reports, and monitors
- Collaborate with firm-wide technology teams to deliver analytics and tools to users across the firm
DESIREABLE CANDIDATES
- Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science or other quantitative discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience developing infrastructure to support an investment team
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
- Solid background in math/statistics/finance and familiarity with quantitative research methodologies and machine learning algorithms
- Understanding of and experience with the data ingestion process
- Ability to contribute to the analytics, quant research, and development process
- Understanding of portfolio construction is a plus
- Knowledge of equities is a plus
- High-energy personality and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High degree of drive – must be a self-starter
- Ability to recognize and seize opportunities
- Depth of skills enabling him/her to perform ad hoc projects and tasks with fast turnover
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff and to thrive in a team-oriented environment
- A commitment to the highest ethical standards and to act with professionalism and integrity
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science or other quantitative discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience developing infrastructure to support an investment team
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
- Solid background in math/statistics/finance
- Ability to collaborate with quant researchers
- Understanding of portfolio construction
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Point72 Insights
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.
