Business Analyst

Point72; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Point72 in Hong Kong is seeking an individual for a role in the Cubist Business Management team to manage onboarding of new systematic trading teams and deployment of new trading strategies. The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant field, strong software development and communication skills, and experience in Python and SQL. The role involves project management and collaboration with various teams and external partners. Commitment to high ethical standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have software development and communication skills.
• 2 years of relevant work experience is a plus.
• Experience in Python and SQL is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding of new systematic trading teams.
• Educate PM teams on operating procedures.
• Lead strategy rollout with multiple internal and external groups.
• Support operational procedures and data management.

Skills

Software development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Familiarity with trading rules and regulations

Experience in financial services

Python

SQL

Education

BS in finance, statistics, math, engineering or computer science

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

The Cubist Business Management team manages all aspects of onboarding new systematic trading teams as well as deployment of new trading strategies. The team also represents PMs with external counterparties and is responsible for rate negotiations, quantitative research vendor relationship management, and trading relationship management.

• Complete project lifecycle management launching new PM Teams into production
• Educate PM teams on Point72 operating procedures and technology integration
• Lead new strategy rollout projects internally with Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Risk groups, and externally with brokers, exchanges, and vendors
• Provide day-to-day support for various operational procedures such as broker data management, compliance monitoring, trading, and business continuity

The person in this role must have a technical background as well as good communication skills and a willingness to learn day-to-day trading and finance operations. The candidate should have a good understanding of global market structure and electronic trading systems and have familiarity with trading rules and regulations, or demonstrate an aptitude to learn. Familiarity with research and market data sources is a strong plus but not a requirement.

Job Requirements

• This is a highly selective position. The ideal candidates will have a combination of software development and communication skills with some experience working in a financial services organization.
• A BS in finance, statistics, math, engineering or computer science is strongly preferred. 2 years of relevant work experience is a plus.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills, and a team attitude.
• Working experience in Python and SQL.
• We support systematic trading of global equities, futures, and foreign exchange, bonds, rates, credit and options. Candidates with specific work experience and knowledge of market regulations in these areas will be strongly preferred but not required.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.