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