About the role
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
A highly collaborative, fast-growing team at Internal Alpha Capture (IAC), Point72 is developing AI-driven equity trading signals that leverage rigorous research, state-of-the-art machine learning methods, proprietary data sources, and unparalleled computing power.
We are looking for exceptional machine learning researchers to join our efforts. Researchers will work closely with our experienced team members and apply the full breadth of their machine learning knowledge to unique, proprietary datasets, and develop novel trading signals that have high impact. Prior experience in the financial industry is not required.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Managing all aspects of the research process, including ideation, method selection, implementation, evaluation, and eventual application.
- Identifying, adapting, and extending existing models in the broad field of machine learning; conducting novel research as needed, to develop new signals that can enhance portfolio returns, or predict other variables of interests.
- Staying up to date on the advances in AI/ML and related technological innovations to provide recommendations on new models and tools and identify emerging opportunities.
DESIRABLE CANDIDATES:
- Master’s or PhD in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related fields.
- Knowledge and experience in any of the following areas are strongly preferred: modern sequence models, graph neutral nets, reinforcement learning, LLMs.
- Prior research experience utilizing machine learning over large, possibly noisy, data sets.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong proficiency in machine learning libraries such as Torch, JAX or TensorFlow.
- Competence in Python, cluster environment, and general software engineering principles (source control, testing, collaborative workflow).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, willing to proactively engage other team members in helping to foster a highly collaborative, team-oriented research environment.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Point72 is a global asset management firm known for its multi-strategy investing and rigorous analyst programs, attracting driven professionals in finance and technology.
What's promising
- •Point72's multi-strategy approach offers diverse investment exposure and learning opportunities.
- •The firm invests heavily in technology, providing cutting-edge tools for employees.
- •Point72 Academy programs are renowned for developing top-tier investment professionals.
What to watch
- •The firm's high-performance culture may lead to intense work pressure.
- •Regulatory scrutiny is a constant concern due to past controversies.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance and employee satisfaction.
Why Point72
- •Point72 manages the personal capital of founder Steven A. Cohen.
- •The firm combines traditional and quantitative strategies in its investment approach.
- •Point72 offers specialized roles in macro technology and quantitative analysis.
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About Point72
Point72 Asset Management is a global asset management firm that manages the capital of its founder, Steven A. Cohen, and certain employees. The firm employs a multi-strategy approach to investing, focusing on long/short equity, macroeconomic trends, and quantitative strategies.
