Cubist Business Analyst

Point72; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Point72 in Hong Kong is seeking a candidate to join the Cubist Business Management team. This role involves managing the onboarding of systematic trading teams and operational support for trading processes. The ideal candidate possesses a BS in finance, statistics, or a related field, with experience in software development and a solid understanding of market structures. Responsibilities include project management and cross-functional collaboration across various teams. Familiarity with Python and SQL is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of global market structure and electronic trading systems.
• Familiarity with trading rules and regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete project lifecycle management launching new PM Teams into production.
• Lead new strategy rollout projects with cross-functional teams.
• Provide day-to-day support for operational procedures.

Skills

Software development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Python

SQL

Education

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

Job description

Role/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, quant research vendor relationship management, and trading relationship management. General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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, and 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