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Quantitative Researcher

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Point72

Nov 25, 2022

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Data
    Banking & Finance
  • London

Requirements

  • MSc / PhD in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
  • 0-3 years of experience in a quantitative research role.
  • Strong programing skills.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a collaborative team. 

Responsibilities

  • Independently conduct quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models
  • Manage all aspects of the research process, including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring
  • Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential
  • Implement models in C++/Python/Q
  • Monitor the daily trading process
  • Enhance and improve the trading system 

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Quantitative Researcher role at Cubist Systematic Strategies?

The primary focus of the Quantitative Researcher role is to conduct rigorous research into market anomalies across various liquid asset classes using systematic, computer-driven trading strategies.

What kind of data sources does Cubist Systematic Strategies have access to for research purposes?

Cubist Systematic Strategies has unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources for conducting research into market anomalies.

What kind of trading strategies does Cubist Systematic Strategies deploy?

Cubist Systematic Strategies deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange.

What sets Cubist Systematic Strategies apart as an investment firm?

Cubist Systematic Strategies is one of the world's premier investment firms known for its rigorous research into market anomalies and unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.