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:
A systematic US equities PM team is seeking a talented and highly driven entry-level researcher to assist in the development and improvement of their signal library.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct quantitative signal research and compare results against the current set of alpha signals.
- Assist in the development of the entire research and trading pipeline from idea generation through to execution.
- Build production-ready tools to help monitor and debug daily signal generation, portfolio construction, and trade execution processes.
- Manage day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in quantitative research and/or development.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Experience with equity options pricing models is preferred but not required.
- Highly detail-oriented.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
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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.
