Cubist Data Scientist

ROLE We are passionate about data. We collaborate to build elegant, effective, scalable and highly reliable solutions to empower predictive modelling in finance. Cubist’s Data Services (CDS) group is looking for a Data Scientist to join our dedicated data team. Our group is responsible for the timely delivery of comprehensive and error-free data to some of the most demanding and successful systematic Portfolio Managers in the world. As a Senior Data Scientist in the team, this individual will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day implementation of a large research infrastructure, and the live production trading of billions of dollars of capital across global capital markets, including equities, futures, options and other financial instruments. RESPONSIBILITIES Onboarding novel datasets from a huge variety of sources into our platform Building processes, tools and frameworks to ingest, clean and deliver datasets Analysis of data for usability, cleanliness, feature extraction and proposed usage by investment teams Creation of in-house, value added, derived data products for consumption by investment teams Engaging with vendors and internal stakeholders to understand characteristics of datasets Partnering closely with investment teams to ensure their data requirements are met Research on new technologies (including AI solutions) to continuously improve data management and value-add for investment teams REQUIREMENTS PhD or Masters in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science or other disciplines involving rigorous quantitative analysis Strong programming skills in Python and SQL Experience working with AWS, Linux and Airflow preferred but not required 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar role Experience working with large data sets including predictive modeling Financial industry experience preferred but not required Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills Intellectua

About Cubist Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a quantitative researcher for the Cubist Machine Learning Research group with experience in machine learning, especially recent deep learning and natural language processing technology. Researchers will use a rigorous scientific method to develop sophisticated trading models and shape our insights into how the markets will behave. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including data ingestion and processing, data analysis, methodology selection, implementation and testing, prototyping, and performance evaluation. Researchers will be introduced to industry standard datasets, including understanding which data may be relevant to a certain model or financial problem; how to collect, parse, and clean the data; how to incorporate the data into innovative functional models; how to construct and develop features from raw data; and how to estimate effectiveness of such features. Researchers will also be provided with the opportunity to implement the full breadth of their knowledge and training to actively participate in all stages of research & development of financial models through use of machine learning. Based on experience from working with existing industry-standard models and algorithms, researchers will learn how to construct their own models in order to solve complex financial problems and enhance data prediction capabilities within the financial services industry. Requirements: PhD or PhD candidate in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or a related field Experience with sequential modeling and time

About Cubist: Cubist Systematic Strategies is one of the world’s premier investment firms. The firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. About our Team: KEPL is a fast-growing team at Cubist Systematic Strategies. We are specialized in medium-frequency statistical arbitrage strategies with high Sharpe. The team is made up of people from top universities and top tier trading and tech firms, including: D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma, Citadel, Meta, Google, etc. We have an open and collaborative culture, and we value rigorous research and innovative technologies. Please send CVs to [email protected] with “2026 KEPL DE Application” in the subject line. Role: We are looking for a quantitative software developer to join our team and contribute to multiple initiatives that aim to expand our business. The candidate should be passionate about financial market, data and technology. In this team, the candidate will gain full-stack exposure and build expertise in multiple aspects of quantitative trading. Responsibilities: Improve data ETL pipeline and build tools to analyze new data efficiently. Build technologies to bolster research & trading efficiency. Expand to new markets and asset classes. Manage day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Master/PhD degree in math, computer science, engineering, or other related fields. 1-3 years of professional experience in software development or data science/analytics. Strong combination of quantitative skills and programming skills. Proficiency in Python; knowledge of common data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, pandas) is a plus. Familiarity with the Linux environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willin

ABOUT CUBIST Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. JOB DESCRIPTION Researchers are responsible for independently conducting quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring. Some successful researchers have joined us from similar backgrounds at other firms. Others have joined from related fields or directly from academia and have thrived with hands on guidance from our large team of experienced portfolio managers and researchers. Our most exceptional team members combine strong technical skills and a passion for problem solving with an intense curiosity about financial markets and human behavior. DESIRABLE CANDIDATES MS or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline 3-7 years of experience in alpha driven quantitative research for equities, futures, fixed income, credit, and/or FX Strong analytical and quantitative skills Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets Programming in any of the following: C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, or Perl Detail-oriented Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team We’re looking for exceptional colleagues with unparalleled passion. If you’d like your resume to stand out, tell us about your exceptional personal achievements, even if they have nothing to do with finance. Of course we love to hear more about specific engineering or data projects that yo

ABOUT CUBIST Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. ROLE Dynamically managing portfolio risk by evaluating historical and real-time strategy performance. Overseeing automated trade execution and monitoring transaction costs. Supervising a small team of researchers and developers on a daily basis. Designing, researching, and managing sophisticated investment strategies by creating and engineering advance quantitative financial computer modeling systems to aid in analysis and research. Performing research to acquire historical and production data sources needed to build investment models. Designing and developing quantitative mathematical algorithms to link the diverse data sets from various providers. Engineering investment models that will make the buy and sell recommendations for the portfolios using advanced quantitative mathematic statistics and investment theory to design and program strategies that explicitly forecast risk, return, and trading costs. Using quantitative models to value securities. Conducting ongoing, cutting-edge quantitative research and analysis to enhance existing strategies and to expand into new markets. Developing aspects of successful statistical models, focusing on forecasting and optimization. Expanding trading universe and volume and expanding to other exchanges and products. REQUIREMENTS Advance degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a computational or analytical field. Minimum of 10 years’ experience developing, researching or implementing quantitative models for equities, futures and/or FX. Hands on experience with all aspects of the research process, including methodology section, data collection and analysis, testing,

About Cubist: Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. About our Team: KEPL is a fast-growing team at Cubist Systematic Strategies. We are specialized in medium-frequency statistical arbitrage strategies with high Sharpe. The team is made up of people from top universities and top tier trading and tech firms, including: D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma, Citadel, Meta, Google, etc. We have an open and collaborative culture, and we value rigorous research and innovative technologies. Please send CVs to [email protected] with “2026 KEPL QD Application” in the subject line. Role: We are looking for a quantitative software developer to join our team and contribute to multiple initiatives that aim to expand our business. The candidate should be passionate about financial market, data and technology. In this team, the candidate will gain full-stack exposure and build expertise in multiple aspects of quantitative trading. Responsibilities: Improve data ETL pipeline and build tools to analyze new data efficiently. Build technologies to bolster research & trading efficiency. Expand to new markets and asset classes. Manage day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Master/PhD degree in math, computer science, engineering, or other related fields. 1-3 years of professional experience in software development or data science/analytics. Strong combination of quantitative skills and programming skills. Proficiency in Python; knowledge of common data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, pandas) is a plus. Familiarity with the Linux environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willing to work in a fast-paced start-