Quant Trader: Convertible Securities & Data-Driven Alpha

Point72 Asset Management, L.P; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Trader/Quant Analyst to join its investment team. The role demands at least 3 years of experience in convertible securities, along with strong quantitative analysis skills. Responsibilities include executing trades, analyzing data, and managing risks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, and proficiency in trading platforms such as Bloomberg. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in convertible bond trading with a quant/programming skillset.
• Strong understanding of credit markets, bond math, equity derivatives, and volatility analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify relative value opportunities between convertible bonds and underlying equities.
• Execute trades in convertible securities aligned with investment theses.
• Conduct in‑depth quant data analysis on the convertible bond universe.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Trading strategies

Data analysis

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or related field

Advanced degree or CFA preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Tradeweb

Excel

Python

R

VBA

Job description

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Trader/Quant Analyst to join its investment team. The role demands at least 3 years of experience in convertible securities, along with strong quantitative analysis skills. Responsibilities include executing trades, analyzing data, and managing risks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, and proficiency in trading platforms such as Bloomberg. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.