Join a new Cubist portfolio management team focused on systematic equity trading to develop mid-frequency alpha strategies. You will perform end-to-end research and development including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation. The role involves identifying and evaluating new datasets, maintaining production trading systems, and contributing to a scalable analysis framework. Candidates should hold an MS or PhD, have strong Python and large-data experience, and be motivated, curious, and collaborative.
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:
A new Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of equities is looking for a Quant Researcher whose core focus will be working on mid-frequency alpha strategies. Joining the team will provide a unique opportunity to be involved with the early stages of a product launch and develop within a growing team.
Responsibilities:
Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in the equities market
End-to-end development, including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation
Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return prediction
Maintain and improve portfolio trading in a production environment
Contribute to the analysis framework for scalable research
Requirements:
MS or PhD in a quantitative discipline
0-2 years of professional work experience
A background in financial markets is not necessary, but an interest in the field is essential
Proven expertise in Python and handling large datasets
Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering. Experience with machine learning is a plus
Highly motivated, curious, and critical thinker
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities
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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:
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A new Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of equities is looking for a Quant Researcher whose core focus will be working on mid-frequency alpha strategies. Joining the team will provide a unique opportunity to be involved with the early stages of a product launch and develop within a growing team.
Responsibilities:
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Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in the equities market
End-to-end development, including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation
Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return prediction
Maintain and improve portfolio trading in a production environment
Contribute to the analysis framework for scalable research
Requirements:
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MS or PhD in a quantitative discipline
0-2 years of professional work experience
A background in financial markets is not necessary, but an interest in the field is essential
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Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering. Experience with machine learning is a plus
Highly motivated, curious, and critical thinker
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
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Join a new Cubist portfolio management team focused on systematic equity trading to develop mid-frequency alpha strategies. You will perform end-to-end research and development including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation. The role involves identifying and evaluating new datasets, maintaining production trading systems, and contributing to a scalable analysis framework. Candidates should hold an MS or PhD, have strong Python and large-data experience, and be motivated, curious, and collaborative.
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:
A new Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of equities is looking for a Quant Researcher whose core focus will be working on mid-frequency alpha strategies. Joining the team will provide a unique opportunity to be involved with the early stages of a product launch and develop within a growing team.
Responsibilities:
Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in the equities market
End-to-end development, including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation
Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return prediction
Maintain and improve portfolio trading in a production environment
Contribute to the analysis framework for scalable research
Requirements:
MS or PhD in a quantitative discipline
0-2 years of professional work experience
A background in financial markets is not necessary, but an interest in the field is essential
Proven expertise in Python and handling large datasets
Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering. Experience with machine learning is a plus
Highly motivated, curious, and critical thinker
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities
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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:
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A new Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of equities is looking for a Quant Researcher whose core focus will be working on mid-frequency alpha strategies. Joining the team will provide a unique opportunity to be involved with the early stages of a product launch and develop within a growing team.
Responsibilities:
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Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in the equities market
End-to-end development, including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization, and production implementation
Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return prediction
Maintain and improve portfolio trading in a production environment
Contribute to the analysis framework for scalable research
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MS or PhD in a quantitative discipline
0-2 years of professional work experience
A background in financial markets is not necessary, but an interest in the field is essential
Proven expertise in Python and handling large datasets
Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering. Experience with machine learning is a plus
Highly motivated, curious, and critical thinker
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
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