Full-Time

Research Analyst

Posted on 8/15/2024

Point72

Point72

201-500 employees

Global asset management specializing in investments

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Investment Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM, Economics, or Finance.
  • 3-6 years of experience. Some buy-side experience is preferred.
  • Prior experience working with risk-arbitrage (i.e., special situations) focused strategies is preferred.
  • Some exposure to SQL/Python a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Event-driven, fundamental equity research in US and EMEA developed markets, specifically on the M&A, corporate actions, special situations, and index events landscapes.
  • Fundamental research into dividend derivative products, to be integrated within a semi-systematic trading framework.
  • Help create market monitors to screen for, analyze and interpret, and maintain a general framework around modelling events for an arbitrage-based strategy.
  • Liaise with sell-side brokers/analysts for ad hoc content to complement existing data vendor feeds.
  • Help advise on optimal trade implementations and work directly with broader team on execution of the strategy.

Point72 is an asset management firm that focuses on various investment strategies, including discretionary long short equity, systematic investing, and macro investing. The firm identifies investment opportunities across different asset classes and regions to generate returns for its clients. 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 combination of extensive expertise and a commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, which guide its investment decisions and community support initiatives. The firm's goal is to achieve superior returns for its clients while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$908M

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Point72's investment in AI-driven strategies aligns with industry trends for enhanced decision-making.
  • The firm's focus on ESG products meets growing investor demand for sustainable investments.
  • Point72's adoption of 'quantamental' investing offers a competitive edge in the market.

What critics are saying

  • High executive turnover, like Tony Paquette's departure, could disrupt strategic direction.
  • Integration challenges may arise from hiring Ilya Gaysinskiy from a different corporate culture.
  • Investments in volatile sectors, like Sphere Entertainment, expose Point72 to potential risks.

What makes Point72 unique

  • Point72 leverages a multi-strategy approach, including discretionary long/short equities and macro investing.
  • The firm operates in major financial hubs, enhancing its global investment reach.
  • Point72's commitment to ESG efforts differentiates it in the asset management industry.

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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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