A Career in Long/Short Equities at Point72Long/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.
RoleAs 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.
ResponsibilitiesWork 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 decisionsMaintain and update financial models, using Excel as the primary tool, to provide accurate and timely data to inform investment decisionsPerform quarterly updates to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial dataFollow and synthesize company earnings reports and conference callsSupport investment teams by elucidating the primary data factors influencing companies and industries RequirementsUndergraduate degree or higher1-2+ years of experience in a related field, such as accounting, corporate finance, or investment bankingStrong proficiency in Excel and financial modelingQuantitative ability demonstrated through relevant coursework or work equivalentTeam player with an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skillsIntellectual maturity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentDeep intellectual curiosity and lifelong-learning mind-setCommitment to the highest ethical standards We take care of our peopleWe 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 benefitsLife and Income ProtectionGroup Self Invested Personal Pension SchemeGenerous parental and family leave policiesBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceCorporate Wellness ProgramsAbout 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.
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