Join Cubist's Systematic Investing team to perform rigorous applied research to discover systematic anomalies in liquid futures markets, with a focus on high-frequency/intraday opportunities. The role involves end-to-end development including data orchestration, feature engineering, simulation, strategy implementation, and performance evaluation. You will present actionable trading ideas, enhance existing strategies, and contribute to research tooling and team efficiency. Strong programming in C++ and Python, comfort with large datasets, and experience combining signals are required.
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/Responsibilities:
Perform rigorous applied research to discover systematic anomalies in liquid futures markets
Present actionable trading ideas and enhance existing strategies
Identify short term opportunities in the high frequency/intraday space and be able to monetize them
Conduct and participate in end-to-end development, data orchestration, alpha idea generation, simulation, strategy implementation, and performance evaluation
Contribute towards the team’s research tooling and its efficiency
Help establish a collaborative mindset and shared ownership
Requirements:
Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar quantitative discipline
5+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in liquid futures using high frequency/tick data
Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering, signal combining
Technically comfortable handling large datasets
Comfortable with C++ and Python in a Linux environment with AWS exposure
Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
The annual base salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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About Cubist:
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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/Responsibilities:
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Perform rigorous applied research to discover systematic anomalies in liquid futures markets
Present actionable trading ideas and enhance existing strategies
Identify short term opportunities in the high frequency/intraday space and be able to monetize them
Conduct and participate in end-to-end development, data orchestration, alpha idea generation, simulation, strategy implementation, and performance evaluation
Contribute towards the team’s research tooling and its efficiency
Help establish a collaborative mindset and shared ownership
Requirements:
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Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar quantitative discipline
5+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in liquid futures using high frequency/tick data
Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering, signal combining
Technically comfortable handling large datasets
Comfortable with C++ and Python in a Linux environment with AWS exposure
Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
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Join Cubist's Systematic Investing team to perform rigorous applied research to discover systematic anomalies in liquid futures markets, with a focus on high-frequency/intraday opportunities. The role involves end-to-end development including data orchestration, feature engineering, simulation, strategy implementation, and performance evaluation. You will present actionable trading ideas, enhance existing strategies, and contribute to research tooling and team efficiency. Strong programming in C++ and Python, comfort with large datasets, and experience combining signals are required.
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/Responsibilities:
Perform rigorous applied research to discover systematic anomalies in liquid futures markets
Present actionable trading ideas and enhance existing strategies
Identify short term opportunities in the high frequency/intraday space and be able to monetize them
Conduct and participate in end-to-end development, data orchestration, alpha idea generation, simulation, strategy implementation, and performance evaluation
Contribute towards the team’s research tooling and its efficiency
Help establish a collaborative mindset and shared ownership
Requirements:
Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar quantitative discipline
5+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in liquid futures using high frequency/tick data
Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering, signal combining
Technically comfortable handling large datasets
Comfortable with C++ and Python in a Linux environment with AWS exposure
Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
The annual base salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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Role/Responsibilities:
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Perform rigorous applied research to discover systematic anomalies in liquid futures markets
Present actionable trading ideas and enhance existing strategies
Identify short term opportunities in the high frequency/intraday space and be able to monetize them
Conduct and participate in end-to-end development, data orchestration, alpha idea generation, simulation, strategy implementation, and performance evaluation
Contribute towards the team’s research tooling and its efficiency
Help establish a collaborative mindset and shared ownership
Requirements:
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Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar quantitative discipline
5+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in liquid futures using high frequency/tick data
Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering, signal combining
Technically comfortable handling large datasets
Comfortable with C++ and Python in a Linux environment with AWS exposure
Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
The annual base salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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