Operations Intern

A CAREER WITH POINT72’S OPERATIONS TEAM
The Operations team provides support for all operational aspects of trade processing, reconciliation, financing, and reporting for the firm globally. We help ensure the success of the firm’s daily trading activities for all products, including equities, derivatives, bonds, foreign exchange, and futures across global markets. Our team works directly with traders and counterparties to resolve trading matters and supports the credit and treasury functions.

ABOUT THE OPERATION INTERNSHIP
An Operations internship at Point72 provides individuals interested in pursuing a career in Operations at an investment firm with  valuable, hands-on experience. During the 10-week program based in our Hong Kong office, you will gain exposure to:

•    Working with traders on trade bookings, trade verification, corporate actions, PnL
•    Working with portfolio managers, traders, and external counterparties to resolve issues in a timely fashion
•    Reviewing processes in Asian and European voluntary and mandatory corporate actions to assess position implications
•    Setting up new securities for various asset types, ensure settlement of all Asian trades, and aiding in reconciling Asian FX and futures trades daily for teams based in the U.S.
•    Monitoring and reducing foreign currency exposure that is attributed to PnL, exposure on ADRs, and dollarized swaps 

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 gain exposure to: 
•    Working alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals 
•    Meeting your peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events 
•    Attending sessions with senior leaders discussing their expertise and career paths 
•    Getting hands on access to the wealth of tools and resources that Point72 employees use every day 
•    Gaining exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry 
•    Developing technical, writing, and presentation skills

What’s required
•    A completed bachelor’s degree between December 2025 and Summer 2026
•    Demonstrated academic success as reflected in a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0
•    Prior internship experience, preferably in a financial institution or hedge fund
•    Strong time management skills coupled with the ability to efficiently prioritize, work independently, and make sound decisions
•    The ability to stay organized, pay attention to details, multitask, and work under pressure
•    Proficiency in Excel
•    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.

Deadline for applications is 11:59PM HKT on December 31, 2023.