Point72 / Cubist
Trader/Quant Analyst
Stamford, New York +1 · Full-time · Posted Jan 14, 2026
- Location
- Stamford, New York
New York, New York, United States - Experience
- 3+ years; the summary also mentions convertible securities or equity/FX/rates derivatives experience, while the requirements specify convertible bond trading.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or related field; advanced degree or CFA preferred.
About the job
Trades and analyzes convertible securities, using quantitative analysis to identify relative-value opportunities, manage risk, and generate returns.
What you'll do
- Identify and execute relative-value trades in convertible bonds and related securities; manage positions and dynamically hedge exposures.
- Analyze and model convertible securities, including valuation scenarios and credit, interest-rate, volatility, and equity risks.
- Build front-office analytical tools and monitor daily P&L, attribution, and risk limits.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of experience in convertible bond trading with a quant/programming skillset.
- Strong understanding of credit markets, bond math, equity derivatives, and volatility analysis; ability to model convertibles and perform scenario analysis.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including Excel and at least one of Python, R, or VBA.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree or CFA.
- Familiarity with risk management systems and trading platforms such as Bloomberg or Tradeweb.
Tools
Excel, Python, R, VBA, Bloomberg, Tradeweb
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