Full-Time

Quantitative Developer

Global Macro

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Point72

Point72

201-500 employees

Global asset management and investment strategies

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Expert

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Category
Algorithm Development
Quantitative Trading
Quantitative Finance
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
C/C++
Requirements
  • 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 7 years of experience in financial institutions (e.g., hedge funds, investment banks, proprietary trading firms)
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or related quantitative field preferred
  • Proven track record of architecting and building large-scale financial software systems from inception
  • Deep understanding of financial markets, particularly in corporate bonds, equity derivatives, and equities
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python with demonstrable projects in financial applications
  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing data infrastructure for financial applications
  • Strong background in distributed systems and high-performance computing
  • Familiarity with financial regulations and their impact on system design and implementation
  • Previous experience in launching or joining early-stage trading teams preferred
  • Proficiency in C++, SQL, R, and Bloomberg APIs preferred
  • Track record of leveraging AI/ML technologies, especially LLMs, in financial applications preferred
  • Experience with cloud technologies and their application in financial services preferred
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement the core data infrastructure and trading systems
  • Develop robust data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and analyzing financial market data, including unstructured OTC data
  • Build scalable and efficient trading algorithms from scratch
  • Create tools for backtesting, risk management, and performance analysis
  • Collaborate closely with team members to translate trading ideas into production-ready systems
  • Establish best practices for software development, testing, and deployment

Point72 is an asset management firm that focuses on various investment strategies, including discretionary long short equity, systematic investing, and macro strategies. The firm also invests in private markets, catering to a wide range of clients such as institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. Point72 operates in major financial centers around the world, using its expertise to find and take advantage of investment opportunities across different asset classes and regions. Unlike many competitors, Point72 aligns its earnings with client success through management fees and performance-based incentives. The firm aims to create superior returns for its clients while promoting a culture of excellence and supporting community initiatives through its ESG efforts.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$908M

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Point72's investment in AI-driven strategies aligns with industry trends for enhanced decision-making.
  • The firm's focus on ESG products meets growing investor demand for sustainable investments.
  • Point72's adoption of 'quantamental' investing offers a competitive edge in the market.

What critics are saying

  • High executive turnover, like Tony Paquette's departure, could disrupt strategic direction.
  • Integration challenges may arise from hiring Ilya Gaysinskiy from a different corporate culture.
  • Investments in volatile sectors, like Sphere Entertainment, expose Point72 to potential risks.

What makes Point72 unique

  • Point72 leverages a multi-strategy approach, including discretionary long/short equities and macro investing.
  • The firm operates in major financial hubs, enhancing its global investment reach.
  • Point72's commitment to ESG efforts differentiates it in the asset management industry.

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Benefits

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Non-profit matching gift program

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more