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# 2027 Trader Summer Intern (12-week program) at Point72 

- **Company:** Point72 
- **Location:** Hong Kong, Japan
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/point72/jobs/8932943002?gh_jid=8932943002

## Job description

A Career with Point72’s Trading Team

Point72’s Asia Trading Desk is comprised of long/short equity and derivatives execution traders who support the firm’s multi-manager platform of investment professionals. Trading is important to a wide variety of the firm’s stakeholders including but not limited to investment professional teams, external investors, investment services teams, Risk, and Compliance. 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.

## ABOUT THE ASIA TRADING INTERNSHIP

This 12-week summer internship will provide you with valuable experience at a complex global firm. During your time with us, you will gain exposure to:

- Assisting with booking trades
- Conducting industry and company specific research
- Providing market updates, news, and fund flow summaries
- 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:

- Work alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals
- Meet your peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events
- Attend sessions with senior leaders discussing their expertise and career paths
- Get hands-on access to the wealth of tools and resources that Point72 employees use everyday
- Interact with groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
- Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
- Participate in networking opportunities across the firm

## WHAT'S REQUIRED

- Currently pursuing a Degree
- Demonstrated academic success as reflected in a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Knowledge of trading trends and products
- Ethical decision-making approach
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team
- 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. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.

## About Point72 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen that deploys fundamental equities, systematic, macro, private credit, and venture capital strategies across asset classes and geographies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Registered Investment Advisor, not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
- **Founded**: 1992 (founded as SAC Capital; rebranded as Point72 Asset Management in 2018)
- **Founders**: Steven A. Cohen

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Alternative investment management / hedge fund
- **Target customers**: Institutional investors, high‑net‑worth individuals (B2B); the firm manages capital on behalf of external investors as well as family capital
- **Mission or purpose statement**: The firm was founded as a place “where talent and ambition meet opportunity,” and it carries that vision forward by empowering people with resources and autonomy to turn great ideas into reality.

## Products & Services
- **Fundamental Equities**: Sector‑aligned, multi‑manager long/short equity investing. The largest strategy by headcount and asset allocation.
- **Cubist Systematic Strategies**: Dozens of discrete teams employing computer‑driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes.
- **Global Macro**: Discretionary investments in developed and emerging markets across fixed income, FX, liquid credit, commodities, and derivatives.
- **Private Credit**: Niche, research‑driven opportunities in asset‑based finance, real estate credit, entrepreneur credit solutions, and investment grade corporate credit.
- **Point72 Ventures**: Global multi‑stage venture capital investing led by a diverse set of domain experts.
- **Point72 Academy**: A training program for undergraduates and early‑career professionals to become fundamental long/short investment analysts.
- **Cubist Quant Academy**: A year‑long rotational program for STEM graduates to launch a career in systematic investing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private firm). Approximate AUM: **$50.7 billion** (as of April 1, 2026) – [point72.com](https://point72.com/)
- **Key Metric**: Over **3,300 employees** globally; **200+ investing teams**
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The firm accepts outside capital (raised $5.76B in 2018) but specific lead investors are not publicly named. Notable venture investments are made through Point72 Ventures.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Continued global expansion (offices in 19 cities across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, and the Middle East).
  - New private credit strategy established; firm’s venture capital and growth operations consolidated under Point72 Private Investments.
  - Point72 Academy placed its 100th graduate on L/S teams by 2020; now a key source of diverse talent.
  - Welcomed its 2026 global intern class.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multi‑manager, multi‑strategy platform**: Autonomy for individual investing teams with access to central resources, research, and technology.
- **Long track record**: 30+ years of investing experience, evolving from <$20M AUM in 1992 to over $50B.
- **Proprietary research ecosystem**: Market Intelligence team applies AI/ML, quantitative, and qualitative techniques; alternative data sets.
- **Talent development**: The Point72 Academy and Cubist Quant Academy provide structured training and internal mobility, making the firm a long‑term career destination.
- **Global footprint**: 24/7 market perspective and ability to source opportunities and talent worldwide.
- **Strong compliance and ethical foundation**: Rebuilt compliance program after rebranding, emphasizing Mission and Values.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand investment strategies**: growing systematic, macro, private credit, and venture capital alongside the core fundamental equities business.
- **Deepen global presence**: opening new offices and strengthening existing hubs (e.g., Bengaluru, Taipei, Warsaw).
- **Talent pipeline and diversity**: continued investment in the Academy, early‑career programs, and the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
- **Technology and data innovation**: applying advanced analytics, AI, and technology to investment research and operations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & structure**: Flat, entrepreneurial organization where junior team members can make an immediate impact. Emphasis on mentorship, collaboration, and long‑term development.
- **Work environment**: Premium office spaces with amenities; hybrid/office‑based roles (specific policy varies by role and location). Most roles are based in firm offices.
- **Benefits** (generally include): Exceptional healthcare benefits, generous parental and family leave, supplemental retirement plans with employer match, tuition assistance.
- **Engineering & quant culture**: Cubist offers researchers, developers, and data specialists the chance to work on cutting‑edge problems in financial markets.
- **Growth opportunities**: Internal mobility, leadership development, and a strong track record of promoting from within. The firm invests heavily in learning (Academy, conferences, tuition reimbursement).
- **Community and inclusion**: Affinity groups, volunteer opportunities through Community Matters, and a dedicated Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer.

## Sources
1. [Point72 Home](https://point72.com/)
2. [Point72 What We Do](https://point72.com/what-we-do/)
3. [Point72 Working Here](https://point72.com/working-here/)
4. [Point72 Students & Early-Career](https://point72.com/students-early-career/)
5. [Point72 Careers](https://careers.point72.com/)
6. [Point72 Fundamental Equities](https://point72.com/fundamental-equities/)
7. [Point72 Global Macro](https://point72.com/global-macro/)
8. [Point72 Cubist](https://point72.com/cubist/)

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