Point72 · 1 week ago
Quantitative Researcher - Machine Learning
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPoint72 is a financial services firm that focuses on systematic, computer-driven trading strategies. They are seeking a quantitative researcher for the Cubist Machine Learning Research group to develop sophisticated trading models and enhance data prediction capabilities using machine learning techniques.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Develop sophisticated trading models and shape insights into market behavior
Manage all aspects of the research process including data ingestion and processing, data analysis, methodology selection, implementation and testing, prototyping, and performance evaluation
Utilize industry standard datasets and understand relevant data for financial problems
Collect, parse, and clean data for innovative functional models
Construct and develop features from raw data and estimate their effectiveness
Actively participate in all stages of research & development of financial models using machine learning
Qualification
Required
PhD or PhD candidate in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or a related field
Experience with sequential modeling and time series forecasting using deep learning
Experience with deep neural networks and representation learning
Prior experience working in a data driven research environment
Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code
Proficient in programming languages such as Python and R
Experience with machine learning software libraries such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
Interest in applying machine learning to finance
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with natural language processing technology a strong plus
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.17M2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M
Leadership Team
Nanssia Fragoudaki
Chief Operating Officer for Technology
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Sam Wadhams
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
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