Quantitative Analyst • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in quantitative analysis with hands-on experience developing, researching, or implementing quantitative models for equities, futures, and foreign exchange. Your expertise includes all aspects of the research process, from methodology to data collection and analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring. You are innovative and intellectually driven, with an intense curiosity about financial markets and human behavior.

You possess excellent analytical skills and are adept at designing and developing quantitative mathematical algorithms that link diverse data sets from various providers. Your experience includes engineering investment models that make buy and sell recommendations for portfolios, utilizing advanced quantitative mathematics and investment theory to forecast risk, return, and trading costs. You thrive in a collaborative environment, supervising a small team of researchers and developers while dynamically managing portfolio risk.

What you'll do

In this role, you will oversee automated trade execution and monitor transaction costs, ensuring that strategies are effectively implemented. You will conduct ongoing quantitative research and analysis to enhance existing strategies and expand into new markets. Your responsibilities will include designing, researching, and managing sophisticated investment strategies by creating and engineering advanced quantitative financial computer modeling systems to aid in analysis and research.

You will perform research to acquire historical and production data sources needed to build investment models, focusing on developing successful statistical models that emphasize forecasting and optimization. Your role will also involve collaborating with other teams to ensure that the investment strategies align with the overall goals of Cubist Systematic Strategies.

What we offer

At Point72, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and intellectual curiosity. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our trading strategies. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and development.