Cubist Quantitative Researcher

Job summary

Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers conduct original quantitative alpha signal research and manage all aspects of the research process. They will also build analytical tools to supplement the shared research framework.

Job details

ABOUT CUBIST Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, 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. ROLE Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative research with a focus on predictive models. You will be trained in all aspects of systematic trading from idea generation all the way to practical trading considerations. Successful hires will ultimately become thought leaders within our collaborative research group. RESPONSIBILITIES * Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research * Follow, digest and analyze the latest academic research * Manage all aspects of the research process, including idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis development and testing, alpha discovery, trading strategy generation, backtesting and portfolio analysis * Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework REQUIRMENTS * B.S., M.S. or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline. * Programming in Python (or comparable language) and working knowledge of SQL * Strong analytical and quantitative skills. * Willingness to take ownership of his/her work. * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. * Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion. * Detail-oriented. * Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required. * A commitment to the highest ethical standards.

What you’ll do

Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers conduct original quantitative alpha signal research and manage all aspects of the research process. They will also build analytical tools to supplement the shared research framework.

Requirements

Candidates should have a B.S., M.S., or PhD in a quantitative discipline and possess strong analytical and quantitative skills. Programming knowledge in Python and SQL is required, along with a commitment to high ethical standards.

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quantitative Research
• Predictive Models
• Data Analysis
• Hypothesis Development
• Alpha Discovery
• Trading Strategy Generation
• Backtesting
• Portfolio Analysis
• Python
• SQL
• Analytical Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Team Collaboration
• Ownership
• High Quality Results
• Ethical Standards