Point72 · 12 hours ago
Trader/Quant Analyst
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPoint72 is a leading global alternative investment firm seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trader/Quant Analyst to join their investment team. The role involves active trading, risk management, and quantitative analysis to identify and execute profitable opportunities in the convertible securities space.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Identify relative value opportunities between convertible bonds, the underlying equity, and credit derivatives
Execute trades in convertible securities, related equities, and hedges in alignment with investment theses and risk parameters
Manage existing positions proactively, assessing changes in valuation, liquidity, and market sentiment
Conduct in-depth quant data analysis on the convertible bond universe, including historical pricing and valuation
Model and evaluate convertible securities across multiple scenarios, analyzing risks related to credit, interest rates, volatility, and equity sensitivity
Build front-office tools to analyze convert universe data for idea generation, trade optimization, and risk management
Coordinate with the portfolio manager and risk team to size positions appropriately and adhere to pre-defined risk limits
Track and analyze P&L drivers on a daily basis and provide attribution reports
Hedge exposures dynamically using equity, credit, and derivative instruments
Work closely with other analysts, traders, and portfolio managers across strategies to share insights and generate synergies
Maintain strong relationships with sell-side counterparties and market participants to source information and enhance trade execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in convertible bond trading with a quant/programming skillset
Strong understanding of credit markets, bond math, equity derivatives, and volatility analysis
Proficiency in modeling convertible securities and scenario analysis
Familiarity with risk management systems and trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Tradeweb)
Strong analytical and quantitative data skills; proficiency in Excel and at least one programming language (Python, R, VBA) is required
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Preferred
advanced degree or CFA
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.17M2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M
Leadership Team
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