Full-Time

Quantitative Developer

Posted on 8/15/2024

Point72

Point72

201-500 employees

Global asset management and investment strategies

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid

Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Category
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative Trading
Quantitative Finance
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
SQL
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or other related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience designing and developing research and live trading infrastructure at a financial institution
  • Proficiency in Linux OS
  • Demonstrated strong coding skills in Python/C++ with experience in object-oriented design and proper unit testing
  • Experience in SQL and UI development frameworks is preferred
  • Experience handling connections to execution/order management systems is preferred
  • Experience in credit markets and fixed income pricing systems is a plus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to take ownership of his/her work and be among the founding members of a team
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop software systems for research and production processes (such as alpha generation, portfolio construction, and trading), ensuring efficiency and robustness
  • Manage the CI/CD pipeline, troubleshoot and resolve systems related issues
  • Assist in building efficient tools for data organization and visualization, fitting, backtesting, and PnL attribution
  • Automate order generation, integrate compliance and limit checks. Ensure system robustness with automated reconciliation, alerts and fuses, etc.
  • Build desktop UI tools in close collaboration with the portfolio managers and traders to monitor live PnL, order execution, portfolio positions, etc.

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 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$908M

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven strategies enhance Point72's quantitative and systematic investing capabilities.
  • ESG-focused products attract capital from socially conscious investors, aligning with Point72's values.
  • Private market investments in tech and healthcare offer lucrative growth opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • High executive turnover could disrupt Point72's operations and strategic direction.
  • Integration challenges may arise from hiring Ilya Gaysinskiy as CTO from Goldman Sachs.
  • Investments in volatile sectors like entertainment may expose Point72 to financial risks.

What makes Point72 unique

  • Point72 leverages diverse strategies including long/short equity, macro, and private investments.
  • The firm operates in major financial hubs like New York, London, and Hong Kong.
  • Point72 aligns its success with clients through performance-based incentives and management fees.

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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

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