2026 Summer Internship
Operations
Posted on 9/3/2025

Point72
Compensation Overview
$36.06/hr
Stamford, CT, USA + 1 more
More locations: New York, NY, USA
In Person
A Career with Point72’s Operations Team
Point72’s Operations functions support critical business functions across multiple teams, including Trade Desk Support, Operational Risk Management, and Regulatory Reporting. These teams ensure the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of core processes while adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards.
An internship with one of Point72’s Operations functions/teams provides a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can develop technical, analytical, and communication skills while building a foundation for a long-term career in the financial industry. Across various teams, you will have opportunities to gain exposure to:
- Supporting the firm’s daily trading activities across global markets, including equities, derivatives, bonds, foreign exchange, and futures
- Leading and participating in cross-functional projects to support strategic initiatives
- Documenting and mitigating operational risks while managing vendor relationships and due diligence processes
- Preparing and overseeing regulatory filings and implementing automation tools to enhance efficiency
About the Operations Internship
The Operations Internship at Point72 provides individuals with a hands-on experience in a variety of operational functions that are essential to the success of a global investment firm. During the program, you will experience firsthand:
- The fast-paced, competitive hedge fund world and industry best practices
- Finance professionals dedicated to investing in your success
- Interacting with senior-level professionals
- Various aspects of the firm’s operations while you explore opportunities to remain with Point72 in a full-time role
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 every day
- 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
- Expected bachelor’s degree (Fall 2026 or Spring 2027)
- Basic knowledge of markets and financial products
- Proficiency in Excel and exposure to technologies such as SQL, Alteryx, or Tableau
- Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team
- Willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
When you apply to the Operations Internship, you will be considered for multiple relevant teams within the department.
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 is $75,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date; this does not include overtime compensation. 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.

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