Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's
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About the role
Original posting provided by Point72
ABOUT CUBIST
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
ROLE
The candidate will be responsible for some or all of parts of the research pipeline—including data processing, feature design, model training, portfolio construction and management, back-testing, and performance analysis. Successful researchers combine statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, intense passion, and curiosity to decipher the market, and aspire to gain great intellectual understanding and financial outperformance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Finding alphas in global equity markets by applying rigorous statistical analysis on technical data or alternative data sets. Performing hypotheses testing, feature design, and backtesting to improve on alpha ideas.
- Maintaining and improving the research pipeline, including alpha generation, portfolio construction, back-testing, and monetization.
- Maintaining and improving portfolio trading in production environments.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in quantitative research. Experience in medium frequency equity research is a plus.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; solid knowledge in statistics, linear algebra, or machine learning.
- Proficiency in Python. Familiarity with scientific toolkits, such as Numpy and Pandas.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
About the company
Point72
Large Enterprise
Point72 is a global asset management firm that invests across various asset classes, primarily focusing on equity and credit markets. Founded by Steven A. Cohen in 2014, the firm leverages advanced data analytics and extensive research to drive investment decisions and deliver superior returns for its clients. With a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and professional development, Point72 cultivates a dynamic work environment where talented individuals can thrive in the fast-paced financial landscape. The company fosters a culture of integrity and accountability, aiming to contribute positively to the communities it serves.
Point72 is a global asset management firm that invests across various asset classes, primarily focusing on equity and credit markets. Founded by Steven A. Cohen in 2014, the firm leverages advanced data analytics and extensive research to drive investment decisions and deliver superior returns for its clients. With a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and professional development, Point72 cultivates a dynamic work environment where talented individuals can thrive in the fast-paced financial landscape. The company fosters a culture of integrity and accountability, aiming to contribute positively to the communities it serves.