L/S Equities Data Scientist
Posted on 7/19/2023
INACTIVE
Point72

1,001-5,000 employees

Global asset management firm investing in diverse strategies.
Company Overview
Point72 Asset Management, under the leadership of Steven Cohen, is a global investment firm that values entrepreneurial thinking and continuous adaptation, fostering a culture where ideas are welcomed from all levels within the organization. The firm's competitive advantage lies in its commitment to superior risk-adjusted returns and high ethical standards, backed by over a quarter-century of investing experience. Point72's industry leadership is evident in its strategic use of data to shape decision-making and its dedication to developing its talent, positioning it as a promising workplace for those seeking to shape the future of finance.
Quantitative Finance
Venture Capital

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$645.2M

Founded

2014

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

66%
Locations
Miami, FL, USA • New York, NY, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Power BI
Python
R
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
CategoriesNew
Data & Analytics
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree or higher
  • Quantitative ability as demonstrated through relevant coursework or work equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience (or equivalent) in SQL and Python
  • Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills
  • Excellent data visualization skills (Tableau, PowerBI, or software libraries in Python)
  • Experience analyzing complex data sets
  • Deep intellectual curiosity and lifelong-learning mind-set
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with a Portfolio Manager and a team of Research Analysts in analyzing a broad universe of compliance approved data that will directly influence idea generation and investment decisions
  • Design, build, and maintain data products that enable you to analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant for your specific sector
  • Build automated processes for reviewing and analyzing diverse sets of information
  • Lead communication and interaction with third-party data vendors
  • Write efficient, modular, and dependable code
  • Document all work extensively and train teammates on use of work products (such as custom Python libraries, R packages, or custom data)
  • Work closely with Point72's Technology teams to stay on top of the newest technologies approved for use across the Firm
  • Partner with Compliance on all aspects such as approved data sources, permissibility of systems and analytics
  • Fully-paid health care benefits
  • Generous parental and family leave policies
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community
  • Mental and physical wellness programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more