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...
🎁 Benefits
Point72 offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, equity participation, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. The fi...
🌟 Culture
Point72 fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and data-driven decision-making. The firm emphasizes collaboration and innovation, encouraging emp...
Overview
Point72 is hiring an Entry-Level Quantitative Analyst to conduct rigorous quantitative research focused on predictive models. You'll work with Python and SQL to analyze market anomalies and develop trading strategies.
Job Description
Who you are
You hold a B.S., M.S., or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or another quantitative discipline — your academic background has equipped you with strong analytical and quantitative skills. You are detail-oriented and possess a strong desire to deliver high-quality results in a timely fashion. You are willing to take ownership of your work and can work both independently and collaboratively within a team. While prior experience in the financial services industry is not required, you are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
You have programming experience in Python or a comparable language, along with a working knowledge of SQL. Your strong analytical skills enable you to digest and analyze complex data sets effectively. You are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in your work and are excited about the opportunity to become a thought leader within a collaborative research group.
What you'll do
As an Entry-Level Quantitative Analyst at Point72, you will conduct original quantitative alpha signal research, focusing on predictive models that can drive trading strategies. You will follow, digest, and analyze the latest academic research to inform your work. Managing all aspects of the research process will be a key part of your role, including idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis development and testing, alpha discovery, trading strategy generation, backtesting, and portfolio analysis. You will also build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework, contributing to the overall success of the team.
What we offer
At Point72, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. We provide comprehensive training in all aspects of systematic trading, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of publicly available data sources, allowing you to explore various market anomalies. Our commitment to ethical standards and high-quality results creates an environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the financial services industry.
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