Data Scientist • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in data science, with a strong background in statistical analysis and predictive modeling. Your expertise in Python and SQL allows you to manipulate and analyze large datasets effectively. You are skilled in identifying new data sets and engaging with vendors to understand their characteristics, ensuring that the data you work with is comprehensive and reliable. You possess excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling you to present complex data insights clearly to stakeholders. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with portfolio managers and other data scientists to enhance data-driven decision-making processes.

Desirable

Experience in finance or trading environments is a plus, as is familiarity with automated data collection processes. You are comfortable with data visualization tools and have a keen interest in researching potential alpha signals that can drive investment strategies. Your ability to monitor and enhance data collection systems will contribute to the overall efficiency of the trading operations.

What you'll do

As a Senior Data Scientist at Cubist, you will play a vital role in the research and development of systematic trading strategies. You will be responsible for the timely delivery of comprehensive and error-free data to portfolio managers, ensuring that they have the insights needed to make informed trading decisions. Your work will involve building processes and technology tools to ingest, tag, and clean datasets, which are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the research infrastructure. You will analyze datasets to generate descriptive statistics and propose potential applications of data, contributing to the identification of new trading opportunities.

You will engage with vendors to understand the characteristics of various datasets, ensuring that your team has access to the best available data sources. Your research into potential alpha signals will be presented to portfolio managers, helping to shape the trading strategies employed by the firm. Additionally, you will monitor and enhance automated data collection processes, ensuring that the data pipeline remains efficient and reliable.

What we offer

Point72 offers a competitive salary range of $125,000-$250,000, along with discretionary bonus compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the trading of billions of dollars across global capital markets. The culture at Cubist emphasizes collaboration and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented professionals in the industry. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.