# Equity Quantitative Researcher at Point72

Equity Quantitative Researcher at Point72 in New York. Posted August 15, 2024.

- Company: Point72
- Location: New York
- Experience: 1+ year
- Posted: 2024-08-15
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/point72/jobs/7297561002?gh_jid=7297561002
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/equity-quantitative-researcher-point72-zg7j6d

## Requirements

- MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics
- 1+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in equities
- Experience developing short term alpha signals (intraday or a few days) is a plus
- Demonstrated proficiency in R or Python
- Strong command of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra, and time series models
- Ability to quickly and efficiently scrub, format, and manipulate large, raw data sources
- Strong knowledge of financial markets
- Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
- Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability

## Description

**ROLE/RESPONSIBILITES**

- Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in equity market

- End-to-end development: alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization and production implementation

- Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return predictions

- Maintain and improve the portfolio trading in production environment

**REQUIREMENTS**

- MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics

- 1+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in equities

- Experience developing short term alpha signals (intraday or a few days) is a plus

- Demonstrated proficiency in R or Python

- Strong command of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra, and time series models

- Ability to quickly and efficiently scrub, format, and manipulate large, raw data sources

- Strong knowledge of financial markets

- Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work

- Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability