A Career with Point72’s Operational Risk Team
The Operational Risk Group at Point72 is responsible for identification, monitoring, and reporting of operational risk across the firm. We also manage business continuity, third-party risks, and commercial lines of insurance (excluding employee benefits).
What you’ll do
As an Operational Risk Manager you will play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating operational risks across the organization. You will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and other functional teams to strengthen the firm’s risk profile and protect its value by proactively managing risks arising from internal processes, people, systems, and external events in support of our business objectives. Specifically, you will:
- Direct the implementation of Point72’s operational risk framework.
- Oversee the capture, investigation, and root‑cause analysis of realized events, ensuring effective documentation, remediation planning, and governance reporting.
- Lead the analysis, assessment, and continuous monitoring of operational risks across business units, including investment processes, trading operations, technology, and support functions.
- Perform assessments of new business and critical initiatives to ensure risks are appropriately managed.
- Support the enhancement of the firm’s risk frameworks, policies, and standards, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
- Prepare and present risk reporting for senior management and governance committees.
What’s required
- 15+ years of professional experience in risk management, auditing, or consulting.
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, conomics, computer science or engineering.
- PRMIA Operational Risk Manager Certificate, FRM, CRISC, CISA, and/or CIA certifications.
- Ability to build strong working relationships to drive positive change.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret risk data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with automation tools and software, such as robotic process automation (RPA) platforms, GenAI, data analytics tools, and Tableau.
- Project management skills to assist with planning and implementing automation initiatives, including time management and organization skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to thorough analysis.
- A self-starter who can work independently.
- 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 $200,000-$250,000 (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.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of professional experience in risk management, auditing, or consulting
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, computer science, or engineering
- PRMIA Operational Risk Manager Certificate, FRM, CRISC, CISA, and/or CIA certifications
- Strong analytical skills to interpret risk data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with automation tools and software
- Project management skills to assist with planning and implementing automation initiatives
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to thorough analysis
- A self-starter who can work independently
Point72 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Point72 and has not been reviewed or approved by Point72.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as exceptional with comprehensive options and low out-of-pocket costs. Medical, dental, and vision are characterized as fully covered or no-premium for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features a generous employer match and access to after-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversions. Value accrues through a multi-year vesting schedule that rewards tenure.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and has strengthened over time. Clear primary and secondary caregiver policies are in place and seen as competitive.
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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.
