Quantitative Developer

Point72; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quantitative trading firm in Dubai seeks a skilled professional to develop research tools for trading portfolios. The candidate should possess a Master's degree in a quantitative field and have strong programming skills in Python. Responsibilities include building components for trading simulations and maintaining the platform's stability. The role offers an ethical work environment focused on innovative trading solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience designing and developing research tools.
• Experience with systematic portfolio construction for equities is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Building components for live trading and simulation of portfolios.
• Designing and deploying new features for portfolio construction.
• Maintaining and updating the platform for stability and security.

Skills

Programming in Python

Systematic portfolio construction

Database design

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or quantitative discipline

Tools

kdb

Job description

About Cubist

About Cubist :

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

Role / Responsibilities

• Building components for both live trading and simulation of global equities portfolios
• Building tools for simulation, portfolio construction, dashboards, and the research framework
• Designing and deploying new features to improve portfolio construction methodology and process
• Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
• Identifying deficiencies in the trading platform and deploying solutions
• Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
• Troubleshooting and resolving any systems related issues and handling the release of code fixes and enhancements

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline
• 2+ years of experience designing and developing research tools at a tech firm or quant hedge fund
• Experience with systematic portfolio construction for equities a plus
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with kdb, database design, and large datasets
• Willing to take ownership of his / her work, working both independently and within a small team
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards