Point72 · 3 months ago
L/S Data Analyst - US
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yrPoint72 is a leading global alternative investment firm, and they are seeking a data analyst to support their Long/Short Equity strategy. The role involves leveraging various data sources to inform investment decisions and collaborating with research analysts to enhance the team's analytical capabilities.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Help analyze a broad universe of Compliance-approved data to directly influence idea generation and investment decisions, with an emphasis on equities
Design, build, and maintain data products and predictive models that enable analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and forward-looking metrics relevant to your specific sector
Investigate and explore innovative approaches to extract meaningful information from complex datasets
Develop agile, automated systems that rapidly ingest, synthesize, and analyze diverse sets of information in real-time, producing actionable insights to support timely decision-making
Optimize and scale existing data infrastructure to enhance performance, reliability, and adaptability in handling complex, high-volume data streams
Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient, and modular code, creating well-documented custom libraries and data pipelines that enhance the team's analytical capabilities and ensure reproducibility of results
Stay on top of the newest technologies approved for use across the firm
Partner with Compliance on various initiatives such as approved data sources, permissibility of systems, and analytics
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or higher
Quantitative ability as demonstrated through relevant coursework or work equivalent
Experience working with diverse data types including structured, unstructured (e.g., text), and time-series data
Strong understanding of statistical concepts and their application to large-scale data analysis, with an interest in applying these skills to financial datasets
Strong coding skills in a high-level programming language (e.g., Python, R, or similar). Familiarity with version control systems (such as Git) and collaborative development practices
Strong data visualization skills, with experience in creating informative visualizations using coding languages like Python or R
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex issues systematically and creatively. Demonstrated capacity to translate business questions into data-driven solutions
Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills
Deep intellectual curiosity and lifelong-learning mindset
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Benefits
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
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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