Point72 · 3 days ago
Quantitative Developer
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm, and they are seeking a Quantitative Developer to build components for live trading and simulation of equities derivatives portfolios. The role involves refining research infrastructure, maintaining platform stability, and troubleshooting systems-related issues.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Building components for both live trading and simulation of equities derivatives portfolios
Refining and increasing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure including alpha estimation, risk modeling, and backtesting components
Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
Identifying deficiencies in the trading platform and deploying solutions
Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
Troubleshooting and resolving any systems-related issues and handling the release of code fixes and enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or other STEM discipline
Strong communication skills
Strong programming skills in Python
Strong motivation and excitement for the role
Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Preferred
Experience with volatility and equity derivatives a plus
Experience with database design and large datasets
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.17M2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M
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