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Learning and Development Coordinator

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Squarepoint Capital

Squarepoint Capital

501-1,000 employees

Develops quantitative investment strategies

Data & Analytics
Financial Services

Mid

London, UK

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience, L&D experience at a hedge fund or similar investment management firm preferred
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent
  • Possessing exceptional organizational skills with an acute attention to detail, coupled with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teammates globally
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office tools, Webex and other relevant software
  • Show readiness to hit the ground running, learn existing processes, and contribute to the growth of the L&D function through the successful completion of assigned project.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and schedule firm-wide trainings (internal and external), arranging all related logistics
  • Ensure smooth running of all Learning & Development programs
  • Coordinate and arrange invites for onboarding programs for Investment juniors
  • Manage the entire cycle of Squarepoint’s internship program
  • Assist with keeping all current L&D offerings updated on shared platforms
  • Assist with the nomination process for all training programs and keep all relevant trackers updated
  • Leverage prior experience to provide insight towards developing training programs
  • Analyze feedback/trends to continually improve L&D efforts
  • Assist with any ad-hoc L&D requests as needed.

Squarepoint Capital is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for their clients. They are a data and technology-driven firm specializing in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Squarepoint's diverse portfolio reduces risk and increases potential for high returns across various sectors.
  • The firm's commitment to quantitative research and data-driven strategies can lead to more informed and potentially profitable investment decisions.
  • Hiring experienced professionals from other hedge funds can bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to the firm.

What critics are saying

  • The broad investment approach may spread resources too thin, potentially impacting the depth of analysis and performance.
  • Relying heavily on quantitative research could lead to significant losses if the models fail to predict market movements accurately.

What makes Squarepoint Capital unique

  • Squarepoint Capital's strategy of acquiring stakes in a diverse range of companies, from tech to healthcare, showcases its broad investment approach.
  • The firm's focus on quantitative research and hiring talent from other hedge funds, like Romain Colas from Ovata Capital, highlights its commitment to data-driven investment strategies.
  • Squarepoint's ability to identify and invest in emerging companies, such as Cipher Mining and aTyr Pharma, sets it apart from more conservative investment firms.