A CAREER WITH POINT72’S TRADING DEPARTMENT
Point72’s Asia Trading team is comprised of long/short equity and derivatives execution traders who support the firm’s multi-manager platform of investment professionals. If you are interested in pursuing a career in trading at a premier asset management firm, this role will provide you with unparalleled training and experience. We are looking for someone who is highly proficient, articulate, detail-oriented, and eager to be an important part of the financial markets.
ABOUT THE ASIA TRADING INTERNSHIP
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Trading, this 10-week summer internship will provide you with valuable experience at a complex global firm. During the internship, you will support our Asia Trading team and gain exposure to:
• Assisting with booking trades
• Conducting industry- and company -specific research
• Providing market updates, news, and fund flow summaries
• Point72’s ethical decision-making approach
• Monitoring market shifts to inform the rest of the team
• Identifying potential risk areas and working to prevent trade or operational errors
• Monitoring price movement, volume, and trading flows
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT POINT72
In addition to the learning and development you’ll receive in your day-to-day role with your team, as a part of our summer internship program you will gain exposure to:
• Working alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals
• Meet peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events
• Attending sessions with senior leaders discussing their expertise and career paths
• Getting hands on access to the wealth of tools and resources that Point72 employees use every day
• Gaining exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
• Developing technical, writing, and presentation skills
WHAT'S REQUIRED
• Expected to obtain your bachelor or master degree from Dec 2025 to Summer 2026
• Demonstrated academic success as reflected in a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• Knowledge of trading trends and products
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A detail-oriented mindset and a desire to learn
• Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team
• Willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards
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.
Deadline for applications is 11:59PM HKT on December 31, 2024
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What We Do
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. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.
