On our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our investment professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research and applying data science and engineering techniques to alternative data sets. You’ll work alongside a talented team with diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our researchers, product managers, and data scientists and engineers work together to build compliant research products that answer the questions posed by our investment professionals. We look for other bright, motivated, and collaborative people to join our team and grow with us—more than 90% of the leaders in our group were promoted from within.
ROLE SUMMARY
Our Data Scientists conduct research through data mining and statistical modeling to discover insights from big data that are used by our investment professionals to make investment decisions. You will have the opportunity to work in a highly collegial environment that emphasizes teaching and learning as a team. In this role, you will:
Tackle the challenges of featuring and modeling large unstructured data using machine learning and statistical techniques
Manage all aspects of the research and analysis process including methodology selection, data collection and quality, modeling and analysis, and performance monitoring
Deliver research findings to investment teams, portfolio managers, and other internal clients
Work within a team to help drive technical innovation through a collaborative R&D process
WHAT EXCITES YOU
Staying current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investing
Speaking with experts both inside and outside the Firm to understand data needs and offerings
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Multi-tasking and switching gears frequently to address the needs of the business
Analytical thinking and ability to sift through large unstructured data sets
Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Working as part of a cross-functional team made up of investment, research, and compliance professionals
Experiment-based approach with freedom to innovate
WHAT EXCITES US
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Superb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solving
Ability to collaborate and build relationships across business units within the Firm
People who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution-orientated attitude
Adherence to the highest ethical standards working closely with the Firm’s Compliance team
WHAT’S REQUIRED
Demonstrated interest in machine learning, statistical models, and data mining tools
Masters/PhD in a quantitative discipline w/ 1+ year of professional experience
Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), R, Spark, SQL
Exceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniques
Ability to communicate complex analyses and results clearly
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Integrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards
Ownership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your best
Commerciality – You focus on what matters, ask necessary questions, and are diligent about not wasting time
Humility – You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakes
Adaptability – You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficiently
Admirability – You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, and work product
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:
Fully paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match 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 www.Point72.com/about.
The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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