Quantitative Developer

Point72; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, is seeking a Quantitative Developer to design high-performance trading systems. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in quantitative development, and will work closely with cross-functional teams. Candidates must be skilled in programming and committed to ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative development, preferably in trading.
• Must have proficiency in programming languages.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance trading systems and infrastructure.
• Develop robust data pipelines for market data.
• Conduct testing of trading systems for reliability.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Data Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Job description

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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:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading systems and infrastructure to support systematic trading strategies
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines for real-time and historical market data, ensuring data integrity and accessibility
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of trading systems and data pipelines to ensure reliability and accuracy
• Work closely with cross-functional teams – including researchers, traders, and technology – to align system capabilities with business needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative development, preferably within a trading or financial services environment
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with complex systems
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards