Cubist Data Analyst

Job Description

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, is seeking a Data Analyst to join their data services group. The Data Analyst will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day implementation of a large research infrastructure, and the live production trading of billions of dollars of capital across global capital markets.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing financial datasets and preparing reports for investment teams
• Creating derived data content and data ingestion pipelines
• Identifying potential data sources
• Engaging with vendors to understand characteristics of datasets
• Defining and automating qualitative data checks
• Assist with data questions and requests from investment teams
• Creating and maintaining internal documentation on datasets

Requirements:

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
• Experience with AWS and Airflow preferred but not required
• Financial industry experience preferred but not required
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and a love of process
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing and determining how to handle queries, calls and issues
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments

What the role offers:

• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of Data Scientists/Analysts
• Chance to contribute to a large research infrastructure