Trader
point72· Quant Management
About this role
Role:
An established quantitative portfolio management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced trader to oversee the team’s trading process, contribute to its core business, and develop new areas of expertise. This is an opportunity for candidates with expertise in systematic trading to take on a leading role on the front lines of the team’s investment process.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of international equities and macro systematic trading during European hours and provide backup coverage during US morning.
- Execute trades in rates instruments across global OTC markets.
- Build relationships and negotiate trades with liquidity partners to achieve best execution.
- Monitor and support portfolio construction, execution, connectivity, and related processes.
- Help conduct post-trading execution and transaction cost analysis and suggest ways to improve.
- Support the international implementation of internally developed algorithms and help monitor them for any trading issues.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of work experience in algorithmic trading and exposure to systematic macro strategies, ideally with experience in futures, fixed income, FX, and exchange-traded global equities.
- Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
- Familiarity with SQL and Python.
- Familiarity with vendor trading platforms including Tradeweb and Bloomberg.
- Detail-oriented and vigilant about potential operational risks.
- Strong quantitative skills and sensitivity to numbers.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The salary for this Trader role at point72 is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Trader position at point72 located?
This Trader role at point72 is based in London. 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 Trader at point72 belong to?
This Trader position is part of the Quant Management department at point72. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Trader position at point72?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to point72's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Trader job at point72 posted?
This Trader position at point72 was posted on Mar 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Trader
point72
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