ROLE/RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Building components for both live trading and simulation of equities derivates portfolios
- Refining and increasing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure including alpha estimation, risk modeling, and backtesting components
- Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
- Identifying deficiencies in the trading platform and deploying solutions
- Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
- Troubleshooting and resolving any systems-related issues and handling the release of code fixes and enhancements
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or other STEM discipline
- Strong communication skills
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Strong motivation and excitement for the role
- Experience with volatility and equity derivates a plus
- Experience with database design and large datasets
- Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
ABOUT POINT72:
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.
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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.
