Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC, has an opening for a Research Analyst in New York, New York. This position is hybrid; may work at home up to 1 day per week, as permitted.

Conduct and manage quantitative finance alpha research from diverse data sources to provide accurate stock return forecasts. Build and implement profitable quantitative equity investment models. Assist with generating trading strategies. Conduct research on and analyze large data sets. Gather investment thesis and author quantitative research reports and present research results to management and other team members. Collaborate with other members of the team (including developers and other researchers) in the full life-cycle R&D process from idea generation, data preparation, model building, implementation and production deployment. Play significant role in the design, building and maintenance of the team’s research and trading infrastructure and systems. 

Must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computational Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science or a related STEM field and at least three months of internship experience as a Research Analyst or in a related role in a financial services institution. Must also possess the following: at least 3 months of experience profiling and optimizing performance of high-throughput, low-latency financial systems; at least 3 months of experience architecting and prototyping scalable software for quantitative finance, including evaluating design alternatives and developing new software utilities; and at least 3 months of experience applying quantitative analysis on financial processes within the equity domain. 

Approximately 40 hours per week; the salary range for this position is from $160,000 - $300,000 per year. 

Any person who is interested in this position may apply to the following for consideration:

Send your resume to svcRecruiting@Point72.com and reference Job Code M082026C.

Position Title

Quantitative Research Analyst

Location

Washington, DC

 Chicago, IL

 New York, NY

Position Summary

The Office of Clearance and Settlement (OCS) within Division of Examinations is seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst (Financial Engineer), SK-1501-14 in various locations. The Quantitative Research Analyst will be responsible for analyzing complex and quantitatively driven risk management areas such as margin systems, liquidity, default management, and model risk management.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.

OR

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement

SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes the following:

Applying the theories, principles, and processes of quantitative research; AND

Interpreting financial and securities industry data; AND

Developing, maintaining, and/or validating models used for forecasting, valuation, instrument strategy selection, portfolio construction or risk management using modern software languages such as Python, R, C/C++/C#, kdb+/q in UNIX/Shell environments; AND

Manipulating large data sets to develop hands-on programmatic applications of probability and statistics.

How to Apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/880488300

Position Title

Quantitative Research Analyst

Location

New York, NY

Position Summary

The Office of Risk Analysis (ORS) within Division of Examinations is seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst (Financial Engineer), SK-1501-14 in New York, NY. The Quantitative Analytics Unit (QAU) within ORS is responsible for quantitatively driven analytical projects supporting EXAMS. The QAU applies mathematics, statistics, machine learning, AI and other modern data science methods to further the Division's monitoring and identification of securities laws violations.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

• Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.

OR

• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement
SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes the following:

1.    Applying the theories, principles, and processes of quantitative research to financial and securities industry data; AND

2.    Utilizing AI, LLMs, machine learning; AND

3.    Modeling and coding in languages such as Python, R, C/C++/C#, kdb+/q in Linux and cloud environment; AND

4.    Manipulating large data sets to develop hands-on programmatic applications of probability and statistics.

How to Apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/880488300

Point72, L.P. has an opening for a Data Scientist, Cubist in New York, New York. This position is hybrid; may

work from home up to 2 days per week, as permitted.

Deliver comprehensive and error-free data to systematic Portfolio Managers. Analyze financial datasets and prepare reports for investment teams. Create derived data content and data ingestion pipelines. Identify potential data sources. Engage with vendors to understand characteristics of datasets. Define and automate qualitative data checks. Assist with data questions and requests from investment teams. Create and maintain internal documentation on datasets.

Must possess at least a master's degree in Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field and at least three years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Scientist or in a related role at a financial services institution. Must also possess at least three years of experience with all of the following: Python and SQL; designing, building, and automating data pipelines; developing ETL processes for data ingestion; automating data cleansing; using and designing alerting infrastructure; building and maintaining data dashboards; and with data quality validation and anomaly detection.

Approximately 40 hours per week; the salary range for this position is from $144,414 to $170,000 per year. Any person who is interested in this position may apply to the following for consideration: Send your resume to svcRecruiting@Point72.com and reference Job Code W082026Z.

Director, Treasury and Finance Services

Finance:

Pews Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions at Pew. The Finance Department is committed to providing accurate, reliable, timely and cost-effective finance and procurement related products and services to aid in Pews mission. Services are managed by individual units with specific areas of focus. The Finance Department is comprised of Accounting and Reporting, Contracts and Procurement Services (CAPS), Payment Services, Payroll Services, Planning and Budgeting, and Treasury Services. The Finance Department seeks to hire individuals with the competencies, skills, experience and adaptability necessary to deliver superior-quality work in a results-oriented environment.

Position Overview:

The director, treasury and finance servicesis a member of the Finance management team and leads Pews treasury, banking (domestic and international), cash flow, capital markets, and investment oversight activities and manages two staff members. The director is also responsible for organization-level financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting.

The position is responsible for identifying new opportunities to enhance efficiencies and respond proactively to advance the financial agenda while supporting Pew. This individual also contributes to the development of the departments strategic goals and ensures that effective financial and operational controls are in place in the treasury functions to support current business needs and future growth of the organization.

This position is based in Pews Washington, DC office and will report to the senior director, planning, budget and treasury. This position participates in Pews hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to telework the remaining days. Staff also enjoy four telework flex weeks per year.

Responsibilities

Strategic Treasury Leadership

o Execute and refine Pew's treasury strategy while ensuring adequate liquidity, preserving capital, and optimizing investment returns.

o Advise senior leadership on treasury, banking, financing, investments, liquidity, and enterprise financial risks.

o Lead long-term financial planning, cash forecasting, and scenario analysis.

o Translate complex treasury, capital markets, and investment information into clear, decision-useful insights for executive leadership, senior management, and the Board.

Treasury, Banking and Cash Flow Management

o Responsible for overseeing financial planning and investment of funds for the organization.

o Manage bank account activities (receipts, disbursements, etc.), including ensuring appropriate internal controls and controls offered by Pews third party banking and investment partners are implemented.

o Maintain effective relationships with Pews domestic and international banking partners, ensuring quality service while reducing bank charges/fees where possible.

o Ensure that record-keeping and accounts meet the conditions of funders and/or statutory bodies.

o Ensure all treasury functions comply with relevant legislation and are bound by effective financial systems and controls.

o Provide effective monitoring and reporting of banking activities to senior leadership

o Present regular reports on the organizations cash flow.

Capital Markets and Financing

o Oversee Pew's bond financing, including letters of credit, interest rate swaps, remarketing agreements, and covenant compliance.

o Evaluate financing alternatives and recommend strategies related to capital structure and debt management.

Investments Oversight

o Lead and oversee collaborative and effective relationships with Pews outsourced investment partners, including the OCIO/investment advisor, custodian, The Glenmede Trust Company, and independent investment advisor, ensuring effective execution of board-approved investment strategies (where appropriate), timely reporting, and alignment with Pews investment policies, liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and long-term financial objectives.

o Demonstrate a strong understanding of investment strategies and portfolio construction to support fiduciary oversight of Pews financial assets by monitoring compliance with investment policies, evaluating portfolio performance and risk, reviewing advisor recommendations, and ensuring investment activities align with Pews mission, spending needs, liquidity requirements, and long-term preservation of capital.

o Coordinate periodic reviews of Pews investment policies, spending policies, reserves, liquidity targets, and risk parameters in partnership with Finance leadership and external advisors for senior organizational leadership and the Finance Committee.

o Present investment recommendations to Finance leadership.

Board and Audit Support

o Oversee preparation and accuracy of quarterly finance committee package

o Prepare analysis for audit and liaise with the auditor on treasury and investment functions, as needed.

Team Development and Leadership

o Exemplify Pews commitment to Pews values.

o Develop and implement departmental goals that align with broader Finance objectives, and provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to support staff performance, engagement, and professional growth.

o Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement to include a commitment to communication, customer service and quality.

Serve as a finance department subject matter expert on new and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to leverage them within Finances work. Provide support and training on new technologies as needed.

Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and department goals

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Generally, requires a minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including staff, project, and/or consultant management experience; bachelors degree or equivalent financial experience within a complex, multi-faceted organization to include a blend of both for profit and non-profit organizations required.

Minimum of two plus years of previous direct supervisory experience required including experience managing performance management process for direct reports and providing career development advice and counsel.

Five plus years of relevant treasury, banking, financial modeling, analysis, and capital markets/investments knowledge and experience preferably in an organization with diverse funding sources.

A collaborative and successful manager with strong analytical and customer service skills is required.

Exceptional written[SS2.1][JM2.2][SS2.3], oral, interpersonal and presentation skills including the ability to effectively interface with staff, senior management, auditor, Board, and various banks and financial advisors/managers.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models supporting long-term financial planning, scenario analysis, cash flow forecasting, investment analysis, asset allocation modeling, and executive and Board reporting.

Experience using Microsoft Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools to automate data collection, transform financial data, and develop executive dashboards that provide meaningful insights for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and the ability to prepare high-quality executive presentations, Board materials, financial analyses, and technical documentation.

Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and emerging tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve financial reporting, forecasting, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Proactive, seasoned professional with evidence of having worked as a business partner to senior level management, including the CFO.

Demonstrated organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects and move quickly from one to another.

Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.

Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance, operations, and technology initiatives.

Travel

Minimal travel between Pews office in DC and to other Pew offices or trainings.

Salary Range

United States Pay Range: $183,000 - $204,500

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pews commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/kkWZQbfDnBPXbUBDKtQ4XN

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