Point72 · 5 months ago
Quantitative Researcher Intern
New York
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$120K/yr - $180K/yrPoint72 is a highly collaborative, fast-growing team developing scalable quantitative equity trading signals. The Quantitative Researcher Intern will work closely with the team to conduct research and help develop novel signals that may have a real impact.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Conducting full pipeline signal research, from ideation, via implementation and backtesting, to eventual application
Adapting and extending existing results in the broad field of machine learning; conducting novel research as needed to potentially develop new signals that may enhance portfolio returns
Analyzing very large data sets to extract features useful for predictive models
Providing research assistance to the team
Helping improve the team’s research infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing machine learning over large, possibly noisy, data sets
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, and detail-oriented mindset
Proficient in Python or C++, and Linux environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, willing to proactively engage other team members in helping to foster a highly collaborative, team-oriented research environment
Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a collaborative team
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Preferred
Masters or PhD candidates in machine learning, computer science, finance, mathematics, or other quantitative disciplines
Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Vice President
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