2024 Cubist Quant Academy – Researchers

Point72

Oct 17

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Research & Development
Data
New York City, +1

AI generated summary

The ideal candidate should have a quantitative background with a MS or PhD in a related field, strong programming skills (Python, C++, MATLAB, R), ability to conduct independent research, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a curious and passionate nature.
The candidate will participate in a rotational program, gaining broad training in the financial industry expertise, developing skills in systematic trading across multiple asset classes, and touching the full life cycle of a trade, from research to execution and analysis. Passion for excellence is required.

Requirements

MS or PhD in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or other quantitative discipline.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets.
Strong programming in at least one of the following: Python, C++, MATLAB, R.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Detail-oriented.
A clear, concise, and proactive communications style; no fear around asking questions.
A strong track record of taking ownership of one’s work, and of working both independently and within a small team.
Intellectual curiosity and passion.

Responsibilities

Cubist is seeking a small number of exceptionally talented, highly collaborative research analysts to join our Quant Academy rotational program. You will learn concepts that are fundamentally relevant to and important for a career in quantitative trading. We do not require prior experience in finance, but we do require a passion for excellence.
The Cubist Quant Academy Program will provide you with broad training in the financial industry expertise you need to know to build a strong foundation and make successful (and meaningful) research contributions. As part of the program you will rotate across various teams within the firm spending several months with each team. During these rotations, you will have exposure to systematic trading approaches across multiple asset classes, where you will develop variety of skills in a more focused research environment. By the end of the rotations, you will have touched the full life cycle of a trade – from market data and research, to portfolio construction and execution, and post-trade analysis – which we believe is essential for long-term success in quantitative financial research.

FAQs

What qualifications are necessary to apply for the Cubist Quant Academy as a researcher?

We do not require prior experience in finance, but we do require a passion for excellence.

Point72

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2014

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking.