Job Description
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their Central team in London. The Quantitative Researcher will independently conduct quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. He/she will manage all aspects of the research process, including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring. The Researcher will evaluate new datasets for alpha potential and implement models in C++/Python/Q. He/she will also monitor the daily trading process and enhance and improve the trading system.
- Conduct quantitative finance research
- Manage all aspects of the research process
- Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential
- Implement models in C++/Python/Q
- Monitor the daily trading process
- Enhance and improve the trading system
- MSc / PhD in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline
- 0-3 years of experience in a quantitative research role
- Strong programming skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets
- Detail-oriented
- Willing to take ownership of his/her work