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Quantitative Researcher

Quantitative Researcher role in London for equities systematic trading.
Point72
On-Site
United Kingdom
Undisclosed salary
Job Description

Cubist Systematic Strategies, a Point72 affiliate, seeks a Quantitative Researcher for its equities systematic trading team in London. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team in the early stages of a product launch, focusing on mid-frequency alpha strategies.

The Quantitative Researcher will perform research to discover systematic anomalies in the equities market. They will be responsible for end-to-end development, including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation. The role also involves identifying and evaluating new datasets for stock return prediction, maintaining and improving portfolio trading in a production environment and contributing to the analysis framework for scalable research.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in the equities market
  • End-to-end development, including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation
  • Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return prediction
  • Maintain and improve portfolio trading in a production environment
  • Contribute to the analysis framework for scalable research

Requirements:

  • MS or PhD in a quantitative discipline
  • 0-2 years of professional work experience
  • An interest in financial markets is essential
  • Proven expertise in Python and handling large datasets
  • Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering
  • Experience with machine learning is a plus
  • Highly motivated, curious, and critical thinker
  • Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards
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Point72 is a global alternative investment firm employing fundamental and systematic investing strategies across diverse asset classes and geographies. The company focuses on delivering superior returns for its investors, supported by a technology group that enhances IT infrastructure and embraces open-source solutions and agile methodologies. Point72 cultivates an investor-led culture, prioritizing innovation and attracting top talent while investing in employee growth, well-being, and career development.

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