Junior Quantitative Researcher: Predictive Modeling & Trading

Point72; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, is hiring entry-level quantitative researchers to conduct rigorous quantitative research on predictive models. You will be trained across all aspects of systematic trading, from idea generation to practical trading considerations, with opportunities to become a thought leader within a collaborative research group.

Successful hires will contribute to alpha signal research, data analysis, and backtesting workflows, while building tools that

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field as listed.
• Programming in Python and working knowledge of SQL.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research.
• Digest and analyze the latest academic research.
• Manage research process from idea to backtesting and portfolio analysis.
• Build analytical tools to support the research framework.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, or related quantitative field

Job description

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, is hiring entry-level quantitative researchers to conduct rigorous quantitative research on predictive models. You will be trained across all aspects of systematic trading, from idea generation to practical trading considerations, with opportunities to become a thought leader within a collaborative research group.

Successful hires will contribute to alpha signal research, data analysis, and backtesting workflows, while building tools that