L/S Data Engineer – London

Point72 Asset Management, L.P
City of London
3 weeks ago
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A Career with Point72’ Long/Short Equities Team

Long/short equity is Point72’s core strategy and its success is dependent upon our sector-based investing teams. Using fundamental research, our Research Analysts inform the investment strategies of our Portfolio Managers. Through our Point72 University, you have access to an unparalleled training and coaching curriculum – so you can create your best chance of success. We offer you a clear path based on your abilities, hard work, and performance. Join us for a career at the forefront of investing.


What you’ll do
  • Improve data ETL pipeline and build tools to analyse new compliance approved data efficiently.
  • Build technologies to bolster research and trading efficiency.
  • Partner with your portfolio manager, team of fundamental analysts, quantitative researchers and compliance to design, implement, and optimize robust data pipelines integrating market, fundamental, and alterative datasets
  • Expand to new markets and asset classesManage day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high availability and performance of data delivery systems
  • Gain full-stack exposure and build expertise in multiple aspects of quantitative trading.

What’s required
  • Master or 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;
  • Familiarity with the Linux environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

  • Private Medical and Dental Insurances
  • Generous parental and family leave policies
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of colour and the LGBQT+ community
  • Mental and physical wellness programmes
  • Tuition assistance
  • Non-contributory pension and more

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. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.


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