Applied Researcher, Technology Innovation

Applied Researcher, Technology Innovation 

A Career with Point72’s Technology Team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of opensource solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.

The Technology Innovation team at Point72 focuses on researching and experimenting with a broad range of technologies that could bring transformational impact to our firm. We conduct research in areas like applied quantum technology, novel non-traditional computing paradigms, applied artificial intelligence, heterogenous architectures, digital reality, and other areas.

Summary

We are looking for an Applied Researcher with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Financial Mathematics, High-Performance Computing, and Quantum Computing to conduct research and experimentation on applying these advanced techniques and technologies to problems related to financial services and the asset management industry. You will collaborate internally with Point72 teams to identify use-cases, and work externally with academia, commercial firms, and startups to build relationships and foster research partnerships.

What you’ll do

• Explore and understand advanced techniques and technologies in AI, machine learning, financial mathematics, high-performance computing, and quantum computing to identify trends, opportunities, and use-cases, particularly as they apply to financial services
• Conduct in-house research and offer thought leadership in a collaborative framework with internal teams and external parties
• Collaborate with academia, industry, and startup ecosystems to conduct joint research and experimentation
• Publish internal whitepapers, position papers, tech reports, and research papers
• Champion and foster a culture of innovation at all levels of the organization
• Partner with Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and Point72 Compliance Policies

What’s required

• PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, financial mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, physics, or other related disciplines
• Experience in one or more of the following or similar areas: deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), reinforcement learning, computer vision, generative models, AI/Machine Learning for finance, optimization, partial differential equations, stochastic calculus, numerical methods, financial modeling, mathematical techniques for finance, parallel computing, distributed systems, GPU acceleration, high-performance data analytics, numerical methods, HPC for finance, or quantum computing
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, Java, or other programming languages and frameworks, especially developing algorithms, models, and software for the aforementioned areas
• Excellent written & interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts
• Curiosity and a willingness to embrace uncertainty and be comfortable with failure while exploring new ideas
• Commitment and adherence to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. We want you to concentrate on success and leave the rest to us. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.

The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000, 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.