Entry-Level Quantitative Researcher

Point72; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, seeks an Entry-Level Quantitative Researcher in Hong Kong. You will conduct original quantitative alpha signal research, digest latest academic work, and manage the full research process from idea to backtesting and portfolio analysis.

You will build analytical tools, work independently and in a team, and contribute to high-quality results with strong ownership and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research.
• Digest and analyze the latest academic research.
• Manage the research process: idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis testing, backtesting, portfolio analysis.
• Build analytical tools to support research framework.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Ownership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline

Job description

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.

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
Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative research with a focus on predictive models. You will be trained in all aspects of systematic trading from idea generation all the way to practical trading considerations. Successful hires will ultimately become thought leaders within our collaborative research group.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research
• Follow, digest and analyze the latest academic research
• Manage all aspects of the research process, including idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis development and testing, alpha discovery, trading strategy generation, backtesting and portfolio analysis
• Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework

Requirements

• B.S., M.S. or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
• Programming in Python (or comparable language) and working knowledge of SQL
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
• Detail-oriented.
• Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
• A commitment to the highest ethical standards.