Geoffrey Lauprete, Head of Cubist Systematic Strategies, recently spoke with interns from across Point72 about systematic investing, his path from PhD to quant finance, and why the field attracts top talent who want to compete at the highest intellectual level.
About us
Cubist Systematic Strategies is the systematic investing business of Point72. We deploy systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, driven by our passion to understand the world around us and fueled by unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. We strive to make Cubist the best possible place for a systematic trader to apply his or her craft. The Cubist platform was created to continue to attract the best systematic trading talent and to enable our PMs, researchers, programmers, and traders to live up to their full potential. 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.
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http://point72.com/cubist
External link for Cubist Systematic Strategies
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
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55 Hudson Yards
New York, New York 10001, US
Employees at Cubist Systematic Strategies
Updates
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This month, we welcomed more than 35 summer interns to our New York office. They represent 18 universities and bring an impressive range of interests. Among them are stand-up and improv comedians, mountaineers, an elite air rifle athlete, a dedicated Funko Pop collector, and a competitive fencer. We are excited to have such a dynamic and accomplished group with us this summer!
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We hosted our fourth annual Cubist Hackathon in our New York office, where 60+ students took on a two-day challenge to build AI-powered chess engines and present them to a panel of judges. Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eKSeggfz
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Since launching over three decades ago, our systematic investing business has continued to grow and become home to quant talent across the globe. Take a look at Cubist by the numbers and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eyRs3CWn
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A career in quantitative finance gives PhDs the opportunity to apply deep research to the challenge of the global financial markets. Join us on campus to meet the Cubist team and learn about internship and full-time opportunities at our systematic investing business—register via your university’s career portal.
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Alyssa Friedman, Head of Talent for Cubist and Global Macro, shares what stands out to her during interviews and how candidates can best prepare. Read more interview tips from our recruiters here: https://lnkd.in/esM3Anav
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Curious about what it takes to stand out in quant finance? Geoffrey Lauprete, Head of Cubist Systematic Strategies, shares the skills and attributes that define exceptional candidates in systematic trading. Read more in Business Insider: https://lnkd.in/eCjPQqin
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From growing up in Tunisia to leading a global systematic equities portfolio, Marouane Anane, Cubist Portfolio Manager, shares his experience working in our Dubai office and career advice for aspiring investors. Read the full Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/dkSrjyit
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We are excited to attend the 2025 Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) Conference in San Diego. Beginning tomorrow, our recruiters and researchers will be at the event to share how you can apply your machine learning and AI background to a career in systematic investing. Visit us at booth #742 to learn more!
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Our meet and greet in New York is less than two weeks away! Don’t miss your chance to meet our team and learn how you can join the Cubist Quant Academy. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/etxpi3N5
Curious about how you can apply your PhD to quantitative finance? We are hosting a meet and greet in our New York City office for students to explore the Researcher path in the 2026 Cubist Quant Academy! This is your opportunity to speak with our portfolio managers and learn about our systematic investing business. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/etxpi3N5
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