About Point72
Harnessing data for smarter investment decisions
Key Highlights
- Manages over $20 billion in assets
- Founded by billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen
- Employs around 2,000 professionals
- Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut
Point72 Asset Management, LP, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is a prominent hedge fund managing over $20 billion in assets. Founded by billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen, Point72 employs around 2,000 professionals and utilizes advanced data analytics and AI/ML technologies to drive invest...
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Point72 offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, equity participation, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. The fi...
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Point72 fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and data-driven decision-making. The firm emphasizes collaboration and innovation, encouraging emp...
Overview
Point72 is seeking a Fund Flow Quantitative Researcher to develop systematic trading strategies for macro and equity markets. You'll work with large datasets and collaborate with analysts to enhance investment strategies. This role requires a strong technical background and creativity in research.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a quantitative researcher with a strong technical background, ideally holding an undergraduate, Masterβs, or PhD in a technical field. You demonstrate creativity and rigor in the research process, and you are technically comfortable handling large datasets stored in AWS using Python. Your collaborative mindset allows you to work effectively with analysts and strategists, enhancing PM-facing content.
You possess intellectual curiosity and exceptional attention to detail, enabling you to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You are committed to the highest ethical standards and have a passion for research and financial markets, which drives your desire to identify alpha opportunities.
What you'll do
In this role, you will create systematic trading strategies for macro and equity markets using proprietary flow and positioning datasets. You will conduct rigorous applied research to develop systematic signals focused on investor flows and positioning. Your contributions will span all aspects of the research and production process, including idea generation, hypothesis testing, portfolio construction, risk and transaction cost models, and P&L attribution.
You will monitor, analyze, and improve live trading P&L, ensuring that your strategies are effective and profitable. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with analysts and strategists to enhance the content presented to portfolio managers. Your role will require you to stay updated on market trends and investor behavior, allowing you to refine your strategies continuously.
What we offer
At Point72, you will be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in quantitative research. We provide a supportive environment where your ideas can flourish, and you will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us to make a significant impact in the financial markets.
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