Full-Time
Credit Execution Trader
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Point72
201-500 employees
Global asset management and investment strategies
Mid, Senior
Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more
More locations: New York, NY, USA
- 3+ years of work experience as a credit trader in single-name CDS and/or corporate bonds.
- Experience with OMS/EMS platforms such as MarketAxess and TradeWeb
- Experience with credit ETFs, interest rate derivatives, or equity options markets is a plus
- Exposure to quantitative/systematic strategies is a plus
- Some programming skills are a plus (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel VBA) and a strong self-learner
- Tenacious, detail-orientated, organized, and proactive about potential operational risks
- Keen intuition for markets and a passion for studying them. Team player, driven and collaborative
- Work with the Portfolio Manager on electronic and non-electronic execution of all credit trades
- Maintain strong relationships with a broad set of liquidity providers
- Proactively monitor and assess portfolio risk exposures, in collaboration with the portfolio manager
- Track realized transaction costs and analyze execution quality stats
- Contribute to the internal development and external sourcing of execution algorithms
- Be responsible for position maintenance (e.g., CDS rolls) and be the point person working with the back office for corporate actions
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the investment process, in collaboration with the rest of the team
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, aiming to identify and take advantage of investment opportunities across different asset classes and regions. Point72 serves a wide range of clients, such as institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, and operates in major financial centers around the world. What sets Point72 apart from its competitors is its commitment to aligning its success with that of its clients through management fees and performance-based incentives. The firm's goal is to generate superior returns while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning, alongside a strong emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
$908M
Headquarters
Stamford, Connecticut
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing interest in private market investments offers lucrative opportunities for Point72.
- Increased focus on AI-driven strategies enhances Point72's decision-making processes.
- ESG-focused investment products attract capital from socially conscious investors.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition for talent as former executives join other firms.
- Potential valuation risks in private investments, as seen with Knowde's Series C round.
- Regulatory scrutiny due to Steven Cohen's high-profile investments.
What makes Point72 unique
- Point72 leverages a multi-strategy approach, including discretionary, quantitative, and macro investing.
- The firm has a global presence with offices in major financial hubs worldwide.
- Point72 aligns its success with clients through performance-based incentives.
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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