Macro Quantitative Researcher
Company: Point72
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Team: A well-established quantitative portfolio
management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced
quantitative professional in the intraday to mid frequency
systematic macro space. The candidate will be given the resources
and support to drive the build out and expansion of the
quantitative macro business. Role: Perform rigorous and innovative
research to develop systematic signals for global macro (futures,
FX, etc.) markets Work with price-volume and alternative data at
intraday to multiday (up to 2-3 weeks) horizons in the
mid-frequency space Participate in the research pipeline
end-to-end, including signal idea generation, data processing,
modeling, strategy backtesting, and production implementation Work
in a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals with access
to a cutting-edge research and trading infrastructure and clean
datasets Responsibilities: Develop systematic trading models across
global futures (equity indices, commodities and fixed income)
and/or FX markets Alpha idea generation, backtesting, and
implementation Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential Contribute
to and enhance portfolio optimization, allocation and risk
management processes Help drive the growth of the investment
process and research capabilities of the team Assist in building,
maintenance, and continual improvement of production and trading
environments Requirements: MS or PhD in physics, engineering,
statistics, applied math, quantitative finance, or other
quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics 4 years
of signal research or portfolio management experience in futures
markets and/or FX as part of a successful proprietary trading team
with a track record Prior professional experience with signal
combination, portfolio optimization and risk management
Demonstrated proficiency in Python, R, or C/C++. Familiarly with
data science toolkits, such as scikit-learn, Pandas Collaborative
mindset with strong independent research abilities Commitment to
the highest ethical standards
Keywords: Point72, Plainfield , Macro Quantitative Researcher, Accounting, Auditing , New York City, New Jersey
