A highly collaborative, fast-growing team, Point72 Internal Alpha Capture (IAC) is developing scalable quantitative equity trading signals that leverage rigorous research, state-of-the-art machine learning methods, a broad range of public and proprietary data sources, and unparalleled computing power.
We are looking for exceptional students to join us as quantitative developer interns for Summer 2025. Our interns will work closely with our team, receive comprehensive, in-depth training, and help develop novel signals that may have real impact.
You will gain exposure to a variety of activities, which may include:
- Enhancing quantitative research platforms by benchmarking and integrating in-house and cloud technologies
- Optimizing data ETL pipelines, persistent/in-memory caches, and SQL databases
- Improving research and trading tools and infrastructure
- Undergraduate or higher degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or other quantitative discipline
- Strong programming experience in Python with production-level coding quality
- Experience with Unix environment and shell scripting
- Experience with cloud computing, ideally AWS and Databricks
- Experience with numerical Python libraries (e.g. Numpy, Pandas, PyTorch, etc.)
- Knowledge of version control (Git) and software CI/CD tools and lifecycle
- Knowledge of profiling (e.g. cProfile, SnakeViz, memory-profiler, etc.) and code optimization is a plus
- Knowledge of statistics and machine learning is a plus
- Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
- Prior experience in the financial services industry is not required
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
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.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate or higher degree in Computer Science or Machine Learning
- Strong programming experience in Python with production-level coding quality
- Experience with Unix environment and shell scripting
- Experience with cloud computing, ideally AWS and Databricks
- Experience with numerical Python libraries like Numpy and Pandas
- Knowledge of version control (Git) and software CI/CD tools and lifecycle
- Knowledge of statistics and machine learning
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.
