Software Engineer, Risk Technology bei Point72

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Software Engineer, Risk Technology

A Career with Point72’s Risk Technology Team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.

What you’ll do

• Build analytical framework to enable flexible large-scale compute on big datasets
• Develop quantitative understanding of risk to anticipate the requirements of our team
• Develop risk and PnL analysis capabilities delivering high quality and performing software products
• Solve complex and challenging problems through the application of creative and unique solutions using the latest technology
• Improve user experience of our systems through the deployment of innovative approaches to process automation and integration with other firm functions and systems

What’s REQUIRED

• 10 years of programming experience with Python, .NET, and SQL in the financial industry
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, physics or related technical field
• Hands-on experience in commodity asset class such as, OpenLink Endur, configuring risk scenarios, index modeling, VaR & Stress implementations
• Experience in integrating trading systems with risk management platforms with an understanding of ETL processes for handling large volumes of financial data
• Strong working knowledge of risk analytics, stress, and VaR in various asset classes, such as Fixed-income, FX, Commodity, Credit, or Equity
• Proven track record in designing, building, and delivering end-to-end software solutions
• Advanced and detail-oriented data analytical skills, with eyes on data accuracy and consistency
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills with peers and clients
• 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. When you work here, we provide: 

• Fully-paid health care benefits 
• Generous parental and family leave policies 
• Volunteer opportunities  
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community  
• Mental and physical wellness programs 
• Tuition assistance 
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more 

About Point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.

The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000-$300,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.