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:
Quantitative Developer for a PM team focused on systematic credit and related asset classes. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and lead technology projects with high business impact.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop software for strategy research and trading.
- Build and improve tools for data acquisition, processing, and visualization.
- Work on the execution/order management system, live dashboards, and P&L reconciliation tools.
- Manage the team’s CI/CD pipeline, job running infrastructure, and other tech components.
- Ensure robustness and efficiency of the team’s systems. Be ready to troubleshoot and correct any issues.
- Collaborate with the portfolio manager, quant researchers, and traders.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science.
- 2+ years of experience developing research and trading infrastructure at a financial institution, or demonstrated excellent skills required for the role.
- Prior experience with execution/order management systems, real-time data servers, and visualization is a plus.
- Solid understanding of Linux OS—system components, process management, shell scripting.
- Proficiency in Python, including in the object-oriented design, unit/reg testing, conda environment management.
- Knowledge of SQL, JavaScript, Apache airflow.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science
- 2+ years of experience developing research and trading infrastructure
- Prior experience with execution/order management systems
- Solid understanding of Linux OS
- Proficiency in Python
- Knowledge of SQL and JavaScript
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to take ownership of work
- Commitment to ethical standards
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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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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