Quantitative Analyst • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have 2 or more years of experience in a quantitative research, portfolio management, or risk management role dealing with equities or equities investments — you've developed a strong analytical mindset and can tackle complex problems with creativity. Your educational background includes an undergraduate, MS, or Ph.D. in Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Physics, or another quantitative discipline, which has equipped you with the necessary skills to excel in this role.

You are proficient in statistical models and data analysis techniques — you understand how to apply these models to real-world scenarios and can effectively communicate your findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your ability to summarize complex data into actionable insights is one of your key strengths, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to team discussions and decision-making processes.

What you'll do

As a Quantitative Analyst at Point72, you will conduct bottoms-up analysis on the firm’s portfolios to identify strengths and weaknesses in idea generation, trading, and construction. You will form top-down views on which strategies offer the best risk/reward for the firm, leveraging your analytical skills to support investment decisions. Your role will involve inventing new analytics to quantify skill and frameworks to support trade-offs between different sources of skill and risk, ensuring that the team is equipped with the best tools for decision-making.

You will quantify market drivers to support pre-trade risk-taking and decision-making, collaborating closely with portfolio managers to enhance their strategies. Additionally, you will communicate key findings to the team, PMs, and Co-CIOs, ensuring that insights are effectively shared and utilized across the organization. You will also have the opportunity to learn to develop in and contribute back to shared code bases, reports, and research tools, fostering a collaborative environment within the team.

What we offer

At Point72, we are committed to cultivating an investor-led culture and investing in our people’s long-term growth. You will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and analytical thinking, working in an environment that encourages professional development and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing to our mission of delivering superior returns for our investors.