About the job
Join our dynamic team at Point72 in Taipei as a Senior Macro Quantitative Researcher. We are seeking a talented professional who is passionate about macroeconomic trends and quantitative analysis to drive our systematic trading strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement macro-focused systematic trading strategies in active secondary markets.
- Perform in-depth research to uncover data-driven signals and identify market inefficiencies.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues on innovative research and development projects.
Essential Qualifications
- Advanced degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) in economics, finance, computer science, physics, or a related quantitative field.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading within financial institutions such as banks, hedge funds, or asset management firms.
- Proven track record of developing systematic trading strategies for secondary market products, including but not limited to Taiwan index futures and cryptocurrencies, utilizing programming tools beyond Excel and MultiCharts.
- Strong proficiency in Python or C++ and experience with database query languages (SQL or NoSQL).
- Ability to conduct independent research utilizing large datasets effectively.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership for your work, capable of thriving both independently and in small team settings.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.

