Applied Researcher Consultant

This job is for an Applied Researcher to conduct research and experimentation on how to apply emerging and novel technologies and techniques to problems related to financial services and the asset management industry. The Technology Innovation team at Point72 focuses on researching and experimenting with a broad range of technologies that could bring transformational impact to the firm. The successful candidate will explore and understand novel and emerging technologies and AI algorithms/techniques to identify trends, opportunities, and use-cases, particularly as they apply to financial services. They will also collaborate with academia, industry, and startup ecosystems to conduct joint research and experimentation.

• Explore and understand novel and emerging technologies and AI algorithms/techniques to identify trends, opportunities, and use-cases, particularly as they apply to financial services
• Conduct in-house research and offer thought leadership in a collaborative framework with internal teams and external parties
• Collaborate with academia, industry, and startup ecosystems to conduct joint research and experimentation.
• Publish internal whitepapers, position papers, tech reports and research papers
• Champion and foster a culture of innovation at all levels of the organization
• Partner internally as needed to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and Point72 Compliance Policies

• PhD or Master's degree in computer science, statistics, physics, mathematics or other engineering disciplines
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: generative AI, large language models, computer vision, human-computer AI interfaces, neuro symbolic AI, reinforcement learning, machine programming, ML/AI for finance, quantum machine learning, quantum inspired computing
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java or other programming languages, especially developing machine learning algorithms, models, and software
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts
• Curiosity, comfort with uncertainty and failure while exploring new ideas
• Commitment and adherence to the highest ethical standards