Summer 2025 Quantitative Research Internship

Point72 • NY

278d • $240,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Cubist Systematic Strategies’ mission is to be one of the world’s premier investment firms. The firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. KEPL is a fast-growing team at Cubist Systematic Strategies. We are specialized in trading medium-frequency statistical arbitrage strategies with high Sharpe. The team is made up of people from top universities and top tier trading and tech firms, including: D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma, Citadel, Meta, Google, etc. We have an open and collaborative culture, and we value rigorous research and innovative technologies.

Requirements

• PhD candidate in math/physics/statistics/EE/CS, or other quantitative fields.
• Strong knowledge of computational math, probability, and statistics.
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to details.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Willing to learn and to take ownership.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C/C++.
• Good communication skills.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong research skills through working closely with full-time researchers on brand new quant trading models.
• Participate in rigorous and comprehensive training during the internship.
• Contribute to the development of medium-frequency statistical arbitrage strategies.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of $240,000-$300,000 (USD) prorated based on internship start and end date.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees