Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, New York, United States Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's
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About the role
Original posting provided by Point72
ROLE
A Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of US credit markets is looking for a highly talented Data Researcher.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and own a process of normalizing and sanitizing fundamental data across a wide universe of public companies (based on 10Q, 10K, etc.)
- Design and own a process of tracking real-time data of corporate bond issuances/redemptions/etc. and other relevant corporate events
- Conduct independent research of the fundamental data, detecting anomalies and outliers. Prioritize and conduct deep dive case studies
- In collaboration with the research team, make predictions of capital structure changes and corporate event outcomes
- Proactively search for alternative, unstructured data sets with signal potential for corporate credit
REQUIREMENTS
- Undergraduate degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Business, or other related discipline
- 2+ years of work experience as an accountant, financial data analyst, industry analyst, or other related role
- CPA or CFA is a plus. Coursework in Statistics and Econometrics and skills in empirical data analysis are a plus
- Some programming skills are a plus (e.g., Python) and a strong self-learner
- Tenacious, detail-orientated, and organized
- Strong communication skills
- Team player, driven and collaborative
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.