Role at a glance
- Job function
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Investments & Capital Markets Portfolio Management & Trading
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- London, New York, United States New York, New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Undergraduate, Master’s or PhD candidates in a technical field
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Role Summary
The Quantitative Researcher joins Point72’s Fund Flow Research team, which develops flow and positioning indicators to help investment professionals assess market context, reward and risk, and potential alpha opportunities. The role researches and develops systematic strategies and signals for macro and equity markets using proprietary flow and positioning data.
What You'll Do
- Create systematic trading strategies for macro and equity markets using proprietary flow and positioning datasets.
- Conduct applied research to develop systematic signals focused on investor flows and positioning.
- Contribute to idea generation, hypothesis testing, portfolio construction, risk and transaction cost models, and P&L attribution.
- Monitor, analyze, and improve live trading P&L.
- Collaborate with analysts and strategists to improve PM-facing content.
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View full postingQualifications
Candidates in a technical field; demonstrated creativity and rigor in research; technical comfort handling large datasets stored in AWS using Python; collaborative mindset; passion for research and financial markets; intellectual curiosity, exceptional attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Required
- Undergraduate, Master’s or PhD candidates in a technical field
- Demonstrated creativity and rigor in the research process
- Technically comfortable handling large datasets stored in AWS using Python
- Collaborative mindset
- Passion for research and financial markets
- Intellectual curiosity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced...
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Original job description
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Original job description
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Role:
Point72 is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join its Fund Flow Research team. The Fund Flow Group provides best in class flow and positioning indicators to help PMs, analysts, and traders across all investment functions understand their investment backdrop, better assess reward and risk, and identify alpha opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Create systematic trading strategies for macro and equity markets using proprietary flow and positioning datasets
- Conduct rigorous applied research to develop systematic signals for macro and equity markets, with a focus on investor flows and positioning
- Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including idea generation, hypothesis testing, portfolio construction, risk and transaction cost models, and P&L attribution
- Monitor, analyze and improve live trading P&L
- Collaborate with analysts and strategists to improve PM-facing content
Requirements:
- Undergraduate, Master’s or PhD candidates in a technical field
- Demonstrated creativity and rigor in the research process
- Technically comfortable handling large datasets stored in AWS using Python
- Collaborative mindset
- Passion for research and financial markets
- Intellectual curiosity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- 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.