Quantitative Research Intern: Build Alpha with Data

Point72; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, seeks a quantitative research support role to assist full-time researchers; you will help with data collection, replication of studies, and early analysis to inform investment ideas.

Ideal candidates are PhD students in quantitative fields with programming experience in Python, R, or C++, and SQL; strong analytical skills, ownership, and ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. candidates in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
• Programming in Python, R, or C++.
• Experience with SQL.
• Solid research experience in the candidate’s specialty.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to real life problems.
• Willingness to take ownership of work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Provide research assistance to full-time researchers.
• Assist with data collection and preliminary analysis.
• Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in finance or quantitative field

Tools

Python

C++

R

SQL

Job description

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, seeks a quantitative research support role to assist full-time researchers; you will help with data collection, replication of studies, and early analysis to inform investment ideas.

Ideal candidates are PhD students in quantitative fields with programming experience in Python, R, or C++, and SQL; strong analytical skills, ownership, and ability to work independently and in teams.