Quantitative Researcher

<p></p> <div class="slds-p-around_small slds-col slds-size_12-of-12" data-aura-rendered-by="555:595;a"> <div class="slds-form-element__control">Quantitative researcher for the Central team in London.</div> <div class="slds-form-element__control"> </div> <div class="slds-form-element__control"><strong>ABOUT CUBIST</strong></div> </div> <div class="slds-p-around_small slds-col slds-size_12-of-12" data-aura-rendered-by="563:595;a"> <div class="slds-form-element__control"> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></p> <ul> <li>Independently conduct quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models</li> <li>Manage all aspects of the research process, including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring</li> <li>Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential</li> <li>Implement models in C++/Python/Q</li> <li>Monitor the daily trading process</li> <li>Enhance and improve the trading system </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>DESIRABLE CANDIDATES</strong></p> <ul> <li>MSc / PhD in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline.</li> <li>0-3 years of experience in a quantitative research role.</li> <li>Strong programing skills.</li> <li>Strong analytical and quantitative skills.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets.</li> <li>Detail-oriented.</li> <li>Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a collaborative team.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p> </p> <p></p>