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Point72 · 3 weeks ago

Research Analyst, Global Macro

Point72 is a global asset management firm, and they are seeking a Research Analyst for their credit-focused discretionary macro portfolio management team. The role involves conducting fundamental research to generate trade ideas across the credit spectrum and developing quantitative models for credit analysis and risk management.

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Responsibilities

Build and maintain quantitative models for credit analysis, relative value identification, and risk management
Develop automated data pipelines for market data, fundamentals, and alternative datasets
Implement systematic signals and backtesting frameworks for trade idea generation
Create portfolio analytics, risk monitoring tools, and scenario analysis capabilities
Build relative value models across hundreds of securities in the credit universe
Automate repetitive analysis and reporting to improve team efficiency
Collaborate with the PM to translate investment hypotheses into testable quantitative frameworks
Monitor model performance, validate assumptions, and iterate on approaches

Qualification

PythonSQLStatistical modelingTime series analysisFinancial markets knowledgeIntellectual curiosityProject ownershipProblem solvingCommunication skillsWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or similar quantitative discipline
Strong programming skills in Python (pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn) and SQL
Experience with data manipulation, statistical modeling, and time series analysis
Understanding of financial markets, particularly fixed income and credit derivatives
Ability to build production-quality code with proper testing and documentation
Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail in quantitative work
Good communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Intellectual curiosity and passion for applying quantitative methods to financial markets
Ability to take ownership of projects from conception to production
Hard working competitive spirit
Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Benefits

Discretionary bonus compensation
Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (35)
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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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