Quantitative Researcher
point72· Quant Management
About this role
ABOUT CUBIST
Cubist Systematic Strategies is one of the world’s premier investment firms. The firm 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform rigorous applied research to discover systematic anomalies in equities markets
- Present actionable trading ideas and enhance existing strategies
- Identify short term opportunities in the high frequency/intraday space
- Participate in end-to-end development (i.e. data orchestration, alpha idea generation, simulation, strategy implementation, and performance evaluation)
- Contribute towards the team’s research tooling and its efficiency
- Help establish a collaborative mindset and shared ownership
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar quantitative discipline
- 3+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in equities using high frequency/intraday data
- Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering, signal combining
- Technically comfortable handling large datasets
- Comfortable coding in both C++ and Python in a Linux environment
- Exposure working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS
- Highly motivated and willing to take ownership of his/her work
- Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Quantitative Researcher position at point72 located?
This Quantitative Researcher role at point72 is based in New York, Chicago. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Quantitative Researcher at point72 belong to?
This Quantitative Researcher position is part of the Quant Management department at point72. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Quantitative Researcher job at point72 posted?
This Quantitative Researcher position at point72 was posted on Mar 12, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Quantitative Researcher
point72
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