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 modelling. You will collaborate with other researchers to work on monetization of quantitative trading strategies, exploring state-of-the-art portfolio construction techniques. Successful hires will ultimately become thought leaders within our collaborative research group.
Responsibilities
- Conduct original research in quantitative portfolio management.
- Manage all aspects of the research process, including idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis testing, and implementation.
- Follow, digest and analyze the latest academic research.
- Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework.
Requirements
- 2 years of professional work experience or PhD in a quantitative discipline: econometrics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science.
- Programming in Python (or comparable language) and working knowledge of SQL.
- Fluency in data science practices, e.g. feature engineering. Experience with machine learning is a plus.
- Highly motivated, curious, and critical thinker.
- Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
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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.
