Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- England, United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom
- 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.
About the team:
The team is focused on systematic equity trading. It is established, yet still pre-trade, offering an exciting opportunity to join at an early stage and be involved in a broad range of development areas. The team members come from a mixture of quant analyst and development backgrounds, using the combination of skills to achieve a common goal. All team members are based in the London office five days a week to maximize communication and interaction.
Role and Responsibilities:
An ideal growth role to suit a developer looking for additional responsibilities and independence.
Responsibilities may include:
• Building components for all aspects of live trading and research environments.
• Driving automation and robustness of our processes.
• Developing robust data checking and handling procedures.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting any issues that should arise.
• Shared responsibility for timely and correct operation of trading systems.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or other STEM discipline
• 2+ years commercial experience with Python and its data science libraries on Linux.
• Pragmatic balance between attention to detail and delivery focus.
• Ability to work with ambiguous requirements.
• Self-driven, owning problems while knowing when to seek advice.
• Knowledge of finance and trading systems a plus.
• Experience with a systems programming language (e.g. C++, Rust) a plus.
• Commercial use of cloud compute and containers a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and command of statistics a plus.
• Be in the office five days a week.
• 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.