Long/short discretionary equity is Point72’s core investment strategy and its success depends on our sector-based investing teams, comprised of portfolio managers and research analysts. As an ever-increasing volume and variety of data are used to drive fundamental equity strategies, data scientists placed on portfolio manager teams serve as a key resource for many of our investing professionals.
Role
As a data analyst embedded in an equity investing team, your role will be to spearhead innovation through the utilization of diverse data sources and systems. You will engage closely with a portfolio manager and their team of research analysts, bridging the gap between data and fundamental research. Your contributions will underpin investment hypotheses and play a crucial role in guiding investment choices.
Responsibilities
Work closely with a portfolio manager and a team of research analysts to analyze a broad universe of Compliance approved data that will directly influence idea generation and investment decisions
Maintain and update financial models, using Excel as the primary tool, to provide accurate and timely data to inform investment decisions
Perform quarterly updates to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data
Follow and synthesize company earnings reports and conference calls
Support investment teams by elucidating the primary data factors influencing companies and industries
Requirements
Undergraduate degree or higher
1-2+ years of experience in a related field, such as accounting, corporate finance, or investment banking
Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
Quantitative ability demonstrated through relevant coursework or work equivalent
Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills
Intellectual maturity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Deep intellectual curiosity and lifelong-learning mind-set
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. We want you to concentrate on success and leave the rest to us. When you work here, we provide:
Fully-paid health care benefits
Life and Income Protection
Group Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme
Generous parental and family leave policies
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Corporate Wellness Programs
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. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.