Cubist Quantitative Researcher

Job Description

Cubist Systematic Strategies, a Point72 affiliate, is seeking a Quantitative Researcher for their Singapore research center. This role involves conducting original quantitative alpha signal research and managing all aspects of the research process. The researcher will evaluate new datasets, analyze academic research, and improve upon existing methodologies.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research
• Manage all aspects of the research process, including data analysis, alpha signal discovery, backtesting, trading idea generation, alpha signal/portfolio analysis and the management of production code
• Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential
• Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research

Desirable candidates should have:

• 2+ years of research experience in Equities.
• Ph.D. or M.S. in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, operations research, or another quantitative discipline.
• Programming in any of the following: R, Python, or C++.
• Experience with SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to alpha generation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
• Detail-oriented.
• Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.