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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.

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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

PythonDatabase designEquity derivativesLarge datasetsEthical standardsCommunication skillsOwnership

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 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.

H1B Sponsorship

Point72 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (64)
2024 (42)
2023 (48)
2022 (35)
2021 (42)
2020 (34)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$45.17M
2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M

Leadership Team

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Nanssia Fragoudaki
Chief Operating Officer for Technology
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Sam Wadhams
Vice President
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