Technical Lead, Macro Data Technology

A Career with Point72’s 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.

Summary

You will be at the forefront of designing and building a state-of-the-art market data management system that supports both real-time and end-of-day processes for the Macro business. This role requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership capabilities to ensure that the system meets our rigorous standards for data accuracy, performance, and scalability. You should  have a strong technical background in either market data or risk systems, combined with leadership skills to guide a team of data engineers and analysts through a new system buildout.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the technical specifications and guide the build out of a system to support an end-to-end market data lifecycle, including acquisition, normalization, control, distribution, and archiving
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of market data to trading and analytical systems, with a strong focus on market data needed to value the firm portfolio both intraday and at end-of-day
• Optimize data pipelines and infrastructure to handle large volumes of market data efficiently and with minimal latency
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of talented engineers and analysts while fostering a collaborative environment and driving best practices in data management
• Collaborate with market data vendors and internal stakeholders to onboard new vendors, manage existing data feeds, and resolve issues on an ongoing basis
• Implement and maintain data quality standards and processes. Monitor data integrity and address any discrepancies or issues promptly
• Oversee the integration of market data with various trading platforms, analytics tools, and reporting systems
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in market data technologies. Propose and implement enhancements to improve data systems and workflows.

What’s Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in market data management or a related role, with some experience in a leadership position
• Proficiency in market data systems, data warehousing, ETL processes, and programming languages (e.g., C#, SQL, Python).
• Deep understanding of market data products, trading systems, and financial instruments.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, manage projects, and drive results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• 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:

• Sports card
• Private life insurance
• Private medical and dental care, with vision allowance
• Private pension scheme
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Business travel accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance reimbursement

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.

Our Warsaw office gives us access to world-class talent with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We’re looking to build an office of subject-matter experts whose fresh perspectives will help evolve our infrastructure and advance the capabilities of our teams. Learn more at Point72.com/Warsaw