Full-Time
Credit Quantitative Analyst
Global Macro
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Point72
201-500 employees
Global asset management and investment strategies
Mid, Senior
London, UK
- 3-5 years of relevant financial services experience in quant research or development on a sell-side trading desk or buyside firm, preferably in credit or fixed income
- Strong proficiency in Python programming and data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn)
- Proficiency with database programming languages including SQL
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel
- Experience dealing with large datasets
- Experience with AWS/cloud deployment
- Experience with market data sources including Bloomberg
- Experience with Dash/Plotly or other visualisation software
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
- Build innovative tools and conduct in-depth data analysis and research to identify market trends, anomalies, and potential alpha-generating opportunities in credit markets
- Develop systematic RV screens and models to assist with strategy research
- Develop custom portfolio tracking/alerting systems
- Develop data visualization tools and dashboards for market analysis and to support the PM
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