Role at a glance
- Salary
- $150K – $200K/yr
- Location
- Chicago, New York, United States Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals, risk factors for single name credit, equities, or options. Demonstrated ability to conduct research utilizing large data sets Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
- Education
- PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline
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Role Summary
Conduct quantitative research for a new team focused on systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies. The role contributes to the team’s research and production process and ongoing improvement of its investment process and infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Independently conduct quantitative research using statistical and structural models.
- Contribute to research and production, including implementing fitting tools, organizing data, generating alpha, risk, and...
- Search for and prioritize new ideas and datasets with alpha potential.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, developers, and traders to improve the investment process and infrastructure.
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PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline; 2+ years developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals and risk factors for single-name credit, equities, or options; demonstrated large-data research ability; object-oriented programming and CI/CD knowledge; Python proficiency; strong communication and willingness to take ownership independently and within a team.
Required
- Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred
- Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
Preferred
- Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred
- Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
Original job description
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Role
Quantitative Researcher for a new team focused on systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct quantitative research, adopting a rigorous approach and using statistical and structural models
- Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including implementation of fitting tools; data organization; generation of alphas, risk and TC models; P&L attribution, etc.
- Proactively search for and prioritize new ideas and datasets for alpha potential
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the investment process and infrastructure in collaboration with the portfolio managers, developers and traders on the team
Requirements
- PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline
- 2+ years of experience developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals, risk factors for single name credit, equities, or options. Demonstrated ability to conduct research utilizing large data sets
- Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred
- Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
- Solid programming skills: understanding of the object-oriented programming and CI/CD framework. Proficiency in Python, including with packages used for data research, best practices of coding style, etc.
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a team
The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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.