L/S Quant Researcher – London

Point72 Asset Management, L.P; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm in London seeks a researcher with expertise in equities to conduct quantitative alpha signal research and manage the research process. The ideal candidate has a PhD or master's degree in a quantitative discipline and at least 2 years of relevant research experience. Company offers comprehensive benefits and commitment to personal development.

Benefits

Private Medical and Dental Insurances

Generous parental and family leave policies

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of research experience in the equities.
• Proficient in programming with R, Python, and/or C++.
• Experience with SQL.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research.
• Manage all aspects of the research process, including data analysis.
• Evaluate new compliance approved datasets for alpha potential.

Skills

Research experience in equities

Programming with R, Python, and/or C++

SQL

Education

PhD or master's degree in a relevant quantitative discipline

Job description

A Career in Long/Short Equities at Point72:

Long/short equity is Point72’s core strategy and its success is dependent upon our sector-based investing teams. Using fundamental research, our Research Analysts inform the investment strategies of our Portfolio Managers. Through our Point72 University, you have access to an unparalleled training and coaching curriculum – so you can create your best chance of success. We offer you a clear path based on your abilities, hard work, and performance. Join us for a career at the forefront of investing.

What you’ll do

• Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research
• Manage all aspects of the research process, including data analysis, alpha signal discovery, backtesting, trading idea generation, alpha signal/portfolio analysis and the management of production code
• Evaluate new compliance approved datasets for alpha potential
• Follow, digest, analyse and improve upon the latest academic research

What’s required

• 2+ years of research experience in the equities
• PhD or master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, operations research, or another quantitative discipline
• Proficient in programming with R, Python, and/or C++
• Experience with SQL
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to alpha generation
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to take ownership of your own work
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Private Medical and Dental Insurances
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of colour and the LGBQT+ community
• Mental and physical wellness programmes
• Tuition assistance
• Non-contributory pension and more

About Point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.