Corporate Accounting Intern

A Career with Point72’s Corporate Accounting Team

The Corporate Accounting team provides a broad range of financial information, advice, and services to its business partners, while adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards. It offers a dynamic environment where individuals can learn at a fast pace and are rewarded with challenging opportunities both within Finance and across the firm.

About the Corporate Accounting Internship

The Corporate Accounting internship at Point72 provides individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting at an investment firm with valuable, hands-on experience. During the 10-week program based in our Singapore office, you will gain exposure to:

• Practice the application of accounting standards and principles
• Learn to think collaboratively and strategically to help the team manage risk, enhance processes, and solve problems
• Assist with month-end close tasks including regulatory reporting deliverables for Point72 management companies
• Collaborate with other teams including Legal, Tax, Facilities, Financial Planning & Analysis, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Technology on recurring business processes and other ad-hoc projects
• Assist with reviewing journal entries (cash, prepaids, fixed assets, revenue, and expense accruals) and prepare the accompanying account reconciliations
• Assist with preparing monthly reporting packages including the preparation of forecasts
• Analyze accounting and operational results and brainstorm automation opportunities for routine process improvements
• Assist in documenting, implementing, and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Participate in training sessions focused on developing Excel, general ledger system, writing, and presentation skills

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
• Get 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

• Expected bachelor’s degree or equivalent, between December 2025 – August 2026
• Demonstrated academic success as reflected in a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
• An ability and willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
• 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 SGT on December 31, 2024