Macro Quantitative Researcher

About the Team: A well-established quantitative portfolio management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced quantitative professional to develop and trade systematic macro strategies, with a focus on market microstructure. The candidate will be given the resources and support to drive the build out and expansion of the quantitative macro business. Role/Responsibilities: Perform rigorous and innovative research to develop systematic signals for global macro (futures, FX, etc.) markets, with a focus on market microstructure signals Perform feature engineering with order book tick data at intraday to daily horizons Perform feature combination using various modeling techniques ranging from linear to machine learning models Participate in the research pipeline end-to-end, including signal idea generation, data processing, modeling, strategy backtesting, and production implementation Help drive the growth of the investment process and research capabilities of the team Work in a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals with access to a cutting-edge research and trading infrastructure and clean datasets Assist in building, maintenance, and continual improvement of production and trading environments Requirements: MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance, or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics 4+ years of experience in quantitative research, building statistical models for intraday to daily trading, as part of a successful proprietary trading team with a track record Knowledge of market microstructure for futures and/or FX Prior experience with tick data based feature generation, modelling, and monetization Demonstrated proficiency in Python, R, or C/C++. Familiarly with data science toolkits, such as scikit-learn, Pandas Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities Commitment to the highest ethical standards

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 Quantitative researcher to help build out a systematic macro (futures, FX, and vol) strategies. Core focus will be working on mid-frequency alpha strategies. Job Description Develop systematic trading models across FX, commodities, fixed income, and equity markets Alpha idea generation, backtesting, and implementation Assist in building, maintenance, and continual improvement of production and trading environments Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential Improve existing strategies and portfolio optimization Execution monitoring Be a core contributor to growing the investment process and research infrastructure of the team Desirable Candidates Masters or PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or other quantitative discipline. PhD in statistics or machine learning is a plus Experience in quantitative trading, ideally in FX or futures Experience with alpha research, portfolio construction and optimization Experience building statistical/technical, fundamental, and data driven signals Experience synthesizing predictive signals for both cross-sectional and time-series models Strong experience with data exploration, dimension reduction, and feature engineering Thorough understanding of and comfort using a variety of regression techniques—including OLS, MLS, Ridge, Lasso, and Bayesian inference—as well as techniques for dealing with errors that can occur, such as auto-correlation and heteroskedasticity Experience managing and running risk is a strong plus Proficiency in Python using the machine learning stack—numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc. Creative mindset Strong time management abi

Role/Responsibilities Research and develop in-house trading strategies, used by both discretionary and quantitative traders. Conduct quantitative research on market microstructure, applying knowledge to improve trading algorithm and identify market anomalies. Develop and maintain predictive models to optimize trade execution and minimize transaction costs, utilizing both linear and non-linear techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including portfolio managers and researchers, to design and implement solutions for the trading strategies. Stay current and report on changes in market microstructure. Requirements Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. A minimum of 2 years of experience in quantitative research, building statistical models for intraday study. Solid understanding of market impact. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++. Experience in AWS is preferred. Strong knowledge in macro products, including FX and bonds, is a plus. Commitment to the highest ethical standards. The annual base salary range is $125,000-200,000 (USD). Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications. As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Lead the design, development, and evolution of a production C++ analytics library used across the our macro business • Build and maintain pricing, calibration, curve construction, scenario, valuation, and risk analytics for macro products and related derivatives • Extend the existing C++ analytics library and deliver major new components that improve architecture, performance, consistency, and long-term extensibility • Translate quantitative models and analytical requirements into robust, high-performance, and maintainable C++ library components • Partner with quantitative researchers, traders, risk users, and technology partners to understand requirements and deliver robust C++ library capabilities • Provide technical judgment on library design, architecture, performance, interface design, and maintainability • Contribute to releases, production support, and performance improvements for production analytics •

Quant Library Developer, Macro Technology. A Career with Point72’s TECHNOLOGY TEAM As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications. As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one, helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity; all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business. What you’ll do Design, build, and extend core C# analytics services, APIs, and libraries used across the Macro business. Develop and operate high-performance distributed systems with strong guarantees around correctness, latency, and scalability. Build real-time and historical analytics services supporting pricing, risk, and global market data workflows. Design and maintain time-aware (historical and real-time) data models and services, ensuring consistency across analytics use cases. Develop and integrate derived data pipelines and datasets used in research, backtesting, and production analytics. Contribute to API design, data modeling, and system architecture for shared analytics platforms. Integrate analytics services with batch and streaming data pipelines across research and trading workflows. Partner closely with quants and portfolio managers to translate investment requirements into robust platform capabilities. Contribute to

ROLE We're seeking an investment analyst to join a discretionary macro team focused on liquid credit. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct rigorous fundamental bottom up credit research to identify attractive long/short investment opportunities. This will entail credit analysis, financial modelling, documentation reviews, etc. Analyze businesses and capital structures (loans, bonds, CDS) across Distressed, High Yield, and High Grade credit markets and develop credit opinions. Synthesize market information and develop thematic trade ideas across sectors. Develop differentiated investment views from consensus and push conviction or contrarian viewpoints. Monitor existing positions, including news-flow, fundamental developments, and supply. Engage and maintain external relationships (sell-side research, syndicate, company management, ratings agencies) to develop views on issuers. REQUIREMENTS 3-6 years of experience in credit research or trading on the buy-side or sell-side, ideally as a desk analyst or trader. Experience building full three statement models (forward/backward), including all key KPIs. Direct experience reviewing credit agreements and bond indentures in order to understand corporate balance sheet flexibility. Prior industry specific focus and experience preferred. Entrepreneurial mindset. Commitment to the highest ethical standards. About Point72: Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth.