Join Cubist's Singapore research center as a PhD intern contributing to quantitative alpha research that drives investment decisions. You will assist full-time researchers with data collection, preliminary analysis, and the implementation and improvement of academic research ideas. The role requires strong quantitative and research skills, programming ability (R, Python, or C++), and familiarity with SQL. This is a selective research-focused internship for PhD candidates in quantitative disciplines.
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
Role
Quantitative alpha research requires mastery of multiple domains. The best research requires original research ideas, good intuition, strong data analysis skills, and good research planning. Our research directly drives our investment decisions. This role is highly selective. We have a long history of training extraordinarily talented academic researchers to succeed in the investment services industry. Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
Responsibilities
Provide research assistance to full-time researchers
Assist with data collection and preliminary analysis
Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research
Requirements
Ph.D. candidates in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
Programming in any of the following: R, Python, or C++.
Experience with SQL.
Solid research experience in the field of the candidate’s specialty.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Detail-oriented.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to real life problems.
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
Vaccination Policy
Point72 policy requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter any Point72 office or participate in any Point72 business-related event in person. Should an offer of employment be made, your acceptance of that offer means that you will comply with this policy. You will be advised of your anticipated schedule to be in the office should we move forward with the offer. Please note that all visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any of Point72’s U.S. offices.
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About Cubist
\n
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
Role
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Quantitative alpha research requires mastery of multiple domains. The best research requires original research ideas, good intuition, strong data analysis skills, and good research planning. Our research directly drives our investment decisions. This role is highly selective. We have a long history of training extraordinarily talented academic researchers to succeed in the investment services industry. Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
Responsibilities
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Provide research assistance to full-time researchers
Assist with data collection and preliminary analysis
Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research
Requirements
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Ph.D. candidates in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
Programming in any of the following: R, Python, or C++.
Experience with SQL.
Solid research experience in the field of the candidate’s specialty.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Detail-oriented.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to real life problems.
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
Vaccination Policy
\n
Point72 policy requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter any Point72 office or participate in any Point72 business-related event in person. Should an offer of employment be made, your acceptance of that offer means that you will comply with this policy. You will be advised of your anticipated schedule to be in the office should we move forward with the offer. Please note that all visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any of Point72’s U.S. offices.
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Join Cubist's Singapore research center as a PhD intern contributing to quantitative alpha research that drives investment decisions. You will assist full-time researchers with data collection, preliminary analysis, and the implementation and improvement of academic research ideas. The role requires strong quantitative and research skills, programming ability (R, Python, or C++), and familiarity with SQL. This is a selective research-focused internship for PhD candidates in quantitative disciplines.
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
Role
Quantitative alpha research requires mastery of multiple domains. The best research requires original research ideas, good intuition, strong data analysis skills, and good research planning. Our research directly drives our investment decisions. This role is highly selective. We have a long history of training extraordinarily talented academic researchers to succeed in the investment services industry. Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
Responsibilities
Provide research assistance to full-time researchers
Assist with data collection and preliminary analysis
Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research
Requirements
Ph.D. candidates in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
Programming in any of the following: R, Python, or C++.
Experience with SQL.
Solid research experience in the field of the candidate’s specialty.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Detail-oriented.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to real life problems.
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
Vaccination Policy
Point72 policy requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter any Point72 office or participate in any Point72 business-related event in person. Should an offer of employment be made, your acceptance of that offer means that you will comply with this policy. You will be advised of your anticipated schedule to be in the office should we move forward with the offer. Please note that all visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any of Point72’s U.S. offices.
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About Cubist
\n
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
Role
\n
Quantitative alpha research requires mastery of multiple domains. The best research requires original research ideas, good intuition, strong data analysis skills, and good research planning. Our research directly drives our investment decisions. This role is highly selective. We have a long history of training extraordinarily talented academic researchers to succeed in the investment services industry. Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
Responsibilities
\n
Provide research assistance to full-time researchers
Assist with data collection and preliminary analysis
Follow, digest, analyze and improve upon the latest academic research
Requirements
\n
Ph.D. candidates in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
Programming in any of the following: R, Python, or C++.
Experience with SQL.
Solid research experience in the field of the candidate’s specialty.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Detail-oriented.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new methodologies to real life problems.
Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required.
Vaccination Policy
\n
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