Point72 Academy 2026 Investment Analyst Program for Experienced Professionals 

We’re training the next generation of Point72 discretionary investment professionals. The Point72 Academy Program is a ten-month paid training program designed to introduce you to the buy-side and prepare you for a potential career as a Fundamental Equities Financial Analyst at Point72. 

Upon successfully graduating from the Academy, you will have the opportunity to be placed in a role on a long/short equity investing team. 

As an analyst at Point72, you will benefit from our mentorship culture and ongoing professional development resources that are dedicated to your continued growth beyond the Academy. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 
Learn the fundamental research and analysis skills needed to be an analyst at Point72 and apply intellectual curiosity in a role that values creativity, autonomy, and analytical rigor. 

• Develop sophisticated company analysis and modeling skills from our Academy faculty, investment professionals and professors from some of the world’s leading universities. 

• Learn statistics, accounting, financial modeling, data analysis, coding, and more. 

• Complete a compliance training curriculum to prepare you for an analyst role. 

• For all Academy Associates, at least a portion of this training will take place in our New York City office 

• Apply the skills you’ve developed to real-life situations as you rotate with two investing teams. 

• Gain firsthand experience and valuable mentorship from our investment professionals during your rotations. 

Upon Successful Graduation: The Analyst Role 

Upon the successful completion of the Academy, you’ll have the opportunity to interview for an equity research analyst role at Point72, where you’ll work closely with your portfolio manager and team to develop a deep understanding of companies across industries and around the world. Through fundamental research and financial analysis, you’ll attempt to see change before it happens and turn those insights into actionable investment ideas. You can apply your financial acumen and curiosity to help shape your team’s investment strategies as you: 

• Develop sophisticated financial models to help you understand the businesses you cover and how they are changing 

• Perform fundamental research; attend industry events, interact with sell-side research analysts and sales professionals, and analyze compliant data sets. 

• Constantly develop your skills through coaching from your portfolio manager and by using the full breadth of the professional development resources available to you 

• Apply your ever-growing knowledge base to identifying and opining on key market debates that drive stock prices 

• Creatively research questions subject to the firm's compliance policies and procedures 

• Recognize variant views versus the market 

• Conduct yourself with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and ethics 
   

WHO SHOULD APPLY: 

At the Point72 Academy, we hire for potential. We are looking for problem-solvers who offer unique perspectives that can be applied to investing. We want you to apply if you have: 

• Superior analytical skills, demonstrated through work experience and/or graduate education in fields such as finance, law, philosophy, economics, history, political science, journalism, humanities, or liberal arts. 

• The ability and ambition to learn quickly, as we prepare you to potentially join a fundamental equities investing team as an investment analyst. 

• A demonstrated passion for problem-solving, regardless of discipline. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate well with others. 

• A fierce commitment to ethics and integrity. 

• Self-motivation, maturity, and eagerness to learn. 

• Exceptional critical and analytical thinking ability. 

• An undergraduate degree (or above). 

TIMING:  
We have three start dates per year. The start class you will be considered for depends on when you apply. 

WHAT TO EXPECT:   

• Your online application, essays and resume will serve as an introduction to who you are as a candidate. Once you complete the online application, we will begin reviewing your profile.   

• Selected candidates will then receive an email invitation to participate in a case study, allowing you to showcase your experiences and demonstrate your business acumen.    

• Following submission and review of your case study, the next step would be an online assessment and virtual one on one interviews with various members of the Academy team, if selected.    

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.   

We’re a firm that thrives on ideas, and we’ve found that the Point72 Academy has provided us with diverse viewpoints and perspectives. We can offer support in Academy Associates’ growth and development as analysts and portfolio managers. 

For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here 

There is no set application deadline for this position. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the program is at capacity. We strongly encourage you to apply and fulfill all requirements as soon as you feel ready to begin the hiring process. Please note, you may only submit one application to the Academy program globally, so please be sure to apply to the region you are most interested in. 

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your career in the world of investing with Point72 Academy.   

The US annual base salary for this role is $125,000 (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 based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

Please note that any use of GenAI is strictly prohibited when completing this application.  

THE POINT72 ACADEMY SUMMER INTERNSHIP — U.S.  

Are you a student interested in pursuing a career in investing? If you are graduating between December 2027 and July 2028, we invite you to apply for our 8-week summer internship, taking place from June to August 2027.   

Launch your investing career in the Point72 Academy, an investment analyst training program that will provide you with the tools and knowledge to build a career in our ever-evolving industry. Since 2015, the Academy has graduated more than 230 analysts onto our platform as of November 2025; some are portfolio managers today.   

The Point72 Academy Summer Internship is a combination of classroom instruction, portfolio casework, and mentorship. The program is designed to give you insights into finance, research, and the workings of the public markets and prepare you for a potential opportunity with the full-time Point72 Academy Associate Program.    

During the internship, you will:   

• Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to contribute as an analyst, alongside your peers.   

• Receive training in accounting, modeling, presenting, and compliance.   

• Collaborate with an investment team, gaining firsthand experience of the daily life of an equities analyst and exposure to one of the sectors covered by our Portfolio Managers.   

• Work closely with Academy coaches, delving deeper into data analysis and preparing a final pitch on an investment idea.   

• Collaborate with Compliance, Information Security and the Office of the Co-CIO to discover efficient ways to harness AI in your investment processes and workflows 

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.   

We’re a firm that thrives on ideas, and we’ve found that the Point72 Academy has provided us with diverse viewpoints and perspectives, and we are able to offer support in their growth and development as analysts and portfolio managers.  

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:   

• We welcome students from all academic disciplines. Your field of study or major is not a determining factor; we seek individuals who can effectively manage teamwork, exhibit integrity, possess intellectual curiosity, demonstrate leadership potential, and express a keen interest in the financial markets.   

• Students should have a high enthusiasm for the financial services industry. Interest in analyzing companies and looking at stocks is recommended given the project-based nature of this program.   

• Candidates with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, who are also self-motivated.     

 WE WANT YOU TO APPLY IF YOU ARE:   

• A current student who will graduate from university between December 2027 and July 2028.   

• Fascinated by research and problem-solving, relentlessly curious, and constantly expanding your horizons.   

• Committed to continued success in your academic and professional career with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and excellence.   

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.   

• Highly self-driven and motivated to explore a career in finance.   

 WHAT TO EXPECT:   

• Your online application, essays, and resume will serve as an introduction to who you are as a candidate. Once you complete the online application, we will begin reviewing your profile.   

• Selected candidates will then receive an email invitation to participate in a case study, allowing you to showcase your experiences and demonstrate your business acumen.    

• Following submission and review of your case study, the next step would be an online assessment and virtual one on one interviews with various members of the Academy team, if selected.    

There is no set application deadline for this position. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the program is at capacity. We strongly encourage you to apply and fulfill all requirements as soon as you feel ready to begin the hiring process. Please note, you may only submit one application to the Academy internship program globally, so only apply to the region you are most interested in.  

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your career in the world of investing with the Point72 Academy.   

The annual base salary is $120,000 - $140,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   

Please note that any use of GenAI is strictly prohibited when completing this application.  

Role

Quantitative Researcher for a new team focused on systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct quantitative research, adopting a rigorous approach and using statistical and structural models
• Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including implementation of fitting tools; data organization; generation of alphas, risk and TC models; P&L attribution, etc.
• Proactively search for and prioritize new ideas and datasets for alpha potential
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the investment process and infrastructure in collaboration with the portfolio managers, developers and traders on the team 

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline
• 2+ years of experience developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals, risk factors for single name credit, equities, or options. Demonstrated ability to conduct research utilizing large data sets
• Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred
• Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus
• Solid programming skills: understanding of the object-oriented programming and CI/CD framework. Proficiency in Python, including with packages used for data research, best practices of coding style, etc. ­
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a team

The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 (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.

ABOUT CUBIST

Cubist Systematic Strategies is one of the world’s premier investment firms. The firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform rigorous applied research to discover systematic anomalies in equities markets
• Present actionable trading ideas and enhance existing strategies
• Identify short term opportunities in the high frequency/intraday space
• Participate in end-to-end development (i.e. data orchestration, alpha idea generation, simulation, strategy implementation, and performance evaluation)
• Contribute towards the team’s research tooling and its efficiency
• Help establish a collaborative mindset and shared ownership

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar quantitative discipline
• 3+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in equities using high frequency/intraday data
• Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering, signal combining
• Technically comfortable handling large datasets
• Comfortable coding in both C++ and Python in a Linux environment
• Exposure working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS
• Highly motivated and willing to take ownership of his/her work
• Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

About Cubist

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

Role

Data Scientists bridge the gap between raw data and predictive modelling. We believe everything starts with data. You will work closely with our quantitative research team, applying advanced techniques to engineer, validate, and refine features that feed directly into our systematic models. This is a role within an established investment team, offering opportunities for progression into more senior research responsibilities across the full trading pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough data analysis under the mentorship of a senior quantitative researcher.
• Generate novel ideas for enhanced proprietary data products.
• Track and evaluate new offerings from internal and external data vendors in partnership with Compliance.
• Transform firm approved raw datasets into robust features for our systematic models.
• Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework.

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
• Programming in Python (or a comparable language) and working knowledge of SQL.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of their work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong desire to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion.
• High attention to detail.
• Prior experience as a data analyst, data sourcing specialist, or data scientist for a financial firm is a plus
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

About Cubist:

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

Role:

Quantitative Developer for a PM team focused on systematic credit and related asset classes. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and lead technology projects with high business impact.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop software for strategy research and trading.
• Build and improve tools for data acquisition, processing, and visualization.
• Work on the execution/order management system, live dashboards, and P&L reconciliation tools.
• Manage the team’s CI/CD pipeline, job running infrastructure, and other tech components.
• Ensure robustness and efficiency of the team’s systems. Be ready to troubleshoot and correct any issues.
• Collaborate with the portfolio manager, quant researchers, and traders.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science.
• 2+ years of experience developing research and trading infrastructure at a financial institution, or demonstrated excellent skills required for the role.
• Prior experience with execution/order management systems, real-time data servers, and visualization is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Linux OS—system components, process management, shell scripting.
• Proficiency in Python, including in the object-oriented design, unit/reg testing, conda environment management.
• Knowledge of SQL, JavaScript, Apache airflow.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of his/her work.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

ROLE

A Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of US credit markets is looking for a highly talented Data Researcher. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and own a process of normalizing and sanitizing fundamental data across a wide universe of public companies (based on 10Q, 10K, etc.)
• Design and own a process of tracking real-time data of corporate bond issuances/redemptions/etc. and other relevant corporate events
• Conduct independent research of the fundamental data, detecting anomalies and outliers. Prioritize and conduct deep dive case studies
• In collaboration with the research team, make predictions of capital structure changes and corporate event outcomes
• Proactively search for alternative, unstructured data sets with signal potential for corporate credit

REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Business, or other related discipline
• 2+ years of work experience as an accountant, financial data analyst, industry analyst, or other related role 
• CPA or CFA is a plus. Coursework in Statistics and Econometrics and skills in empirical data analysis are a plus
• Some programming skills are a plus (e.g., Python) and a strong self-learner
• Tenacious, detail-orientated, and organized
• Strong communication skills
• Team player, driven and collaborative