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Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, is seeking a Quantitative Researcher Intern to join their team. This internship offers the opportunity to conduct rigorous research into market anomalies and contribute directly to investment decisions. The role requires a blend of original research, strong data analysis skills, and effective research planning.

The intern will be responsible for providing research assistance to full-time researchers, aiding in data collection and preliminary analysis, and analyzing academic research.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide research assistance to full-time researchers
  • Assist with data collection and preliminary analysis
  • Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research

Desirable Candidates:

  • Ph.D. candidates in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
  • Programming in any of the following: R, Python, or C++.
  • Experience with SQL.
  • Solid research experience in the field of the candidate’s specialty.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to real life problems.
  • Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
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