A Career with Point72’s Trading Desk
Point72’s U.S. 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. 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 Trading Desk Internship
If you are interested in pursuing a career in trading at an investment firm, the 10-week Trading internship at Point72 provides individuals with a valuable experience. As an intern with our Trading Team in Stamford, CT, you will gain exposure to and build your knowledge base on supporting our U.S. team by:

Curating daily research reports from relevant news
Executing trading floor procedures so that flow of trade information from portfolio management to the various sponsors is accurate and efficient
Monitoring market shifts and inform rest of team
Entering and monitoring orders and communicating with brokers
Understanding potential risk areas and preventing trade or operational errors
Relaying information to/from trading counterparties
Interacting with various Firm systems and making suggestions for process improvements
Monitoring price movements, volume, and trading flows
Affirming all daily trading activity with executing brokers
Reviewing daily PnL to ensure reported results are consistent with market movements
Monitoring changes in market
Reviewing all positions to ensure they are booked accurately
Investigating any trade discrepancies
Liaise with Operations Team to resolve any trade booking and settlement inquiries

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 best-in-class tools and resources
Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
Participate in networking opportunities across the irm, with groups such as Trading, Finance, Trade Support, Compliance, and Technology

What's required

Expected Bachelor’s degree (Fall 2024 or Spring 2025)
Knowledge of the Trading trends and products, particularly around Interest Rates, FX, and Commodities
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team
Conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
Commitment to the highest ethical standards

About Point72
Point72 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.