About the role#
Point72 is looking for a Quantitative Research Intern to join our NLP quant team. You will work on end-to-end signal development, handling everything from initial data processing to performance testing and production deployment. We focus on applying recent advances in NLP methods to financial markets.
What you'll do#
- Construct features from various datasets using NLP techniques.
- Formulate research hypotheses to identify alpha.
- Build and test the performance of trading signals based on NLP and financial data.
- Launch signals into production.
What you'll need#
- You are a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD candidate in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Proficiency in Python and general software engineering principles.
- Strong understanding of machine learning and statistics.
- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to high ethical standards.
- An interest in financial markets and a positive attitude.
- Prior research experience is preferred.
- Experience with deep learning, specifically NLP tools like PyTorch, HuggingFace, and LLMs is preferred.
- Familiarity with the data science stack is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in New York, NY.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- The internship term is rolling.
About Point72
Point72 is a global alternative investment firm based in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded in 2014, the company manages investments through fundamental and systematic strategies. It operates across multiple asset classes and geographies. The firm maintains a staff of over 3,600 employees.
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