L/S Equities Data Analyst

A Career in Long/Short Equities at Point72

Long/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.

Role

As 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.

Responsibilities

• Work 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 decisions
• Maintain and update financial models, using Excel as the primary tool, to provide accurate and timely data to inform investment decisions
• Perform quarterly updates to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data

• Follow and synthesize company earnings reports and conference calls
• Support investment teams by elucidating the primary data factors influencing companies and industries

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or higher
• 1-2+ years of experience in a related field, such as accounting, corporate finance, or investment banking
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Quantitative ability demonstrated through relevant coursework or work equivalent
• Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills
• Intellectual maturity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Deep intellectual curiosity and lifelong-learning mind-set
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We 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 benefits
• Life and Income Protection
• Group Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Programs

About 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.