Quantitative Analyst - CIO Office

JOB DESCRIPTIONPoint72 Asset Management is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join its Portfolio Construction & Analytics Team (PCAT) in the Office of the CIO.PCAT’s mandate is to study all drivers of success for Long/Short Equities investment professionals using data, analytics, and models of investor behavior and the market. These analyses are shared with portfolio managers to improve their strategies and with senior management to better allocate capital across investment teams.The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and creative problem-solver who can conduct independent research, work effectively as part of a team, and effectively summarize and communicate findings.RESPONSIBILITESConduct bottoms-up analysis on the firm’s portfolios to identify strengths and weaknesses in idea generation, trading, and constructionForm top-down views on which strategies offer the best risk/reward for the firmInvent new analytics to quantify skill and frameworks to support trade-offs between different sources of skill and riskQuantify market drivers to support pre-trade risk taking and decision makingCommunicate key findings to the team, PMs, and Co-CIOsLearn to develop in and contribute back to shared code base, reports, and research toolsDESIRABLE CANDIDATES2 or more years of experience in a quantitative research, portfolio management, or risk management role dealing with equities or equities investmentsUndergraduate, MS or Ph.D. in Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Physics, or other quantitative disciplineExperience with statistical models and essential methods of quantitative financeSome level of proficiency in quantitative programming (Python preferred)Highly analyticalGood interpersonal skillsDetail-orientedSelf-starterAbility to work cooperatively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environmentA commitment to the highest ethical standards and to act with professionalism and integrityPoint72 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.