ROLE
A Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of US credit markets is looking for a highly talented Data Researcher.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and own a process of normalizing and sanitizing fundamental data across a wide universe of public companies (based on 10Q, 10K, etc.)
- Design and own a process of tracking real-time data of corporate bond issuances/redemptions/etc. and other relevant corporate events
- Conduct independent research of the fundamental data, detecting anomalies and outliers. Prioritize and conduct deep dive case studies
- In collaboration with the research team, make predictions of capital structure changes and corporate event outcomes
- Proactively search for alternative, unstructured data sets with signal potential for corporate credit
REQUIREMENTS
- Undergraduate degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Business, or other related discipline
- 2+ years of work experience as an accountant, financial data analyst, industry analyst, or other related role
- CPA or CFA is a plus. Coursework in Statistics and Econometrics and skills in empirical data analysis are a plus
- Some programming skills are a plus (e.g., Python) and a strong self-learner
- Tenacious, detail-orientated, and organized
- Strong communication skills
- Team player, driven and collaborative
Top Skills
What We Do
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.
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