# Equity Quantitative Researcher at Point72

> United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apoint72%3A7297561002 (read 2026-11-06).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Point72](https://alderhq.app/companies/point72)
- Location text: New York; New York, NY
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: New York; New York, NY")
- Posted: 2024-08-15 (812 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/point72/jobs/7297561002?gh_jid=7297561002
- Skills listed (inferred): Python

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (New York, n 2319): p25 $75k, median $120k, p75 $177k
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 11, median offered wage $300k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))

## Description (the employer's text)

### ROLE/RESPONSIBILITES

- Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in equity market
- End-to-end development: alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization and production implementation
- Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return predictions
- Maintain and improve the portfolio trading in production environment
### REQUIREMENTS

- MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics
- 1+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in equities
- Experience developing short term alpha signals (intraday or a few days) is a plus
- Demonstrated proficiency in R or Python
- Strong command of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra, and time series models
- Ability to quickly and efficiently scrub, format, and manipulate large, raw data sources
- Strong knowledge of financial markets
- Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
- Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability

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