A Career with Point72’s Market Data & Research Finance team
The Market Data & Research Finance team (“MDR Finance”) operates as a small business entity within the fund reporting directly to Finance Management. The MDR Finance team works closely with the Market Intelligence Sourcing team, which identifies and procures new research and market data services to a large and diverse global user community.
MDR Finance is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative and accounting support in the management of the firm’s market data and research spend. The team is responsible for maintaining all inventory of market data services in the firm’s inventory database and allocating and recording all associated expenses. MDR Finance reconciles and processes all market data invoices and works with vendors to resolve discrepancies. The team is also responsible for managing procurement of certain market data services. Finally, the group manages internal and external reporting, budgeting, and project initiatives.
We are seeking a candidate with keen attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills who is capable of analyzing information and data to make informed business decisions and develop effective solutions
What you’ll do
- Review and reconcile market data invoices
- Maintain inventory and cost allocations in the firm’s market data inventory management database (Optimize SPEND)
- Provide support to Market Data business analysts in partnership with Compliance, Legal, and other various internal departments
- Support monthly close processes
- Oversee finance and administration relationship with vendors, including exchange reporting and vendor onboarding controls
- Oversee procurement of certain market data services
- Identify ways to automate and streamline market data processes
- Maintain oversight of soft dollar and sales/use tax policy and administration
- Assist with budgets, ad hoc reporting, and special projects
What’s required
- Strong analytical ability, familiarity with data analysis and database tools is important
- Accounting or finance degree
- 1-3 years’ experience in an accounting, finance or market data environment
- Experience with Excel
- Previous experience in market data, accounting, accounts payable, or account management
- A detail oriented team player who has genuine interest in market data within an asset management environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize both volume and deadline driven responsibilities
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
We take care of our people
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
- Sports card
- Private life insurance
- Private medical and dental care, with vision allowance
- Private pension scheme
- Volunteer opportunities
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
- Business travel accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Educational assistance reimbursement
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.
Our Warsaw office gives us access to world-class talent with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We’re looking to build an office of subject-matter experts whose fresh perspectives will help evolve our infrastructure and advance the capabilities of our teams. Learn more at http://point72.com/Warsaw
