Quantitative Developer at Point72 (London, United Kingdom)
Point72 · London, United Kingdom·
Job description
About Cubist: Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
About the team:
The team is focused on systematic equity trading. It is established, yet still pre-trade, offering an exciting opportunity to join at an early stage and be involved in a broad range of development areas. The team members come from a mixture of quant analyst and development backgrounds, using the combination of skills to achieve a common goal. All team members are based in the London office five days a week to maximize communication and interaction.
Role and Responsibilities: An ideal growth role to suit a developer looking for additional responsibilities and independence.
Responsibilities may include:
- Building components for all aspects of live trading and research environments.
- Driving automation and robustness of our processes.
- Developing robust data checking and handling procedures.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting any issues that should arise.
- Shared responsibility for timely and correct operation of trading systems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or other STEM discipline
- 2+ years commercial experience with Python and its data science libraries on Linux.
- Pragmatic balance between attention to detail and delivery focus.
- Ability to work with ambiguous requirements.
- Self-driven, owning problems while knowing when to seek advice.
- Knowledge of finance and trading systems a plus.
- Experience with a systems programming language (e.g. C++, Rust) a plus.
- Commercial use of cloud compute and containers a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and command of statistics a plus.
- Be in the office five days a week.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Why work at Point72
- Culture & structure: Flat, entrepreneurial organization where junior team members can make an immediate impact. Emphasis on mentorship, collaboration, and long‑term development.
- Work environment: Premium office spaces with amenities; hybrid/office‑based roles (specific policy varies by role and location). Most roles are based in firm offices.
- Benefits (generally include): Exceptional healthcare benefits, generous parental and family leave, supplemental retirement plans with employer match, tuition assistance.
- Engineering & quant culture: Cubist offers researchers, developers, and data specialists the chance to work on cutting‑edge problems in financial markets.
- Growth opportunities: Internal mobility, leadership development, and a strong track record of promoting from within. The firm invests heavily in learning (Academy, conferences, tuition reimbursement).
- Community and inclusion: Affinity groups, volunteer opportunities through Community Matters, and a dedicated Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer.