Junior Quantitative Researcher: Data-Driven Trading

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

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.