Cubist Quantitative Researcher

Dubai, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney, Toronto, Tokyo. Posted 27 months ago

The role

Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers conduct rigorous quantitative research with a focus on predictive models. You will be trained in all aspects of systematic trading from idea generation to practical trading considerations.

What you will do

Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research
Follow, digest and analyze the latest academic research
Manage all aspects of the research process
Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework

Required qualifications

B.S., M.S. or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline
Programming in Python (or comparable language)
Working knowledge of SQL
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion
Detail-oriented
A commitment to the highest ethical standards

About the company

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies.