Point72
Cubist Quantitative Researcher
Dubai, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney, Toronto. Posted 27 months ago
The role
Researchers conduct quantitative finance research focusing on statistical and predictive models. They manage methodology selection, data collection, analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring.
What you will do
- Conduct quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models
- Manage methodology selection
- Manage data collection and analysis
- Manage testing, prototyping, and backtesting
- Manage performance monitoring
Required qualifications
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets
- Programming in C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, or Perl
- Detail-oriented
- Willing to take ownership of work, working both independently and within a small team
Nice to have
- MS or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline
- 3-7 years of experience in alpha driven quantitative research for equities, futures, fixed income, credit, and/or FX
About the company
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. The core of the effort is rigorous research into market anomalies using publicly available data sources.