2021 Academy Summer Internship - Japan
We’re training the next generation of Point72 Investors
Point72 is a global asset management firm that dedicates significant time and resources to the careers of its Portfolio Managers (PMs) and Analysts. PMs make investments, but Analysts do the deep and thorough fundamental research on which they rely. Today’s Analysts are tomorrow’s PMs and Point72 invests a lot of time in finding and training them. That’s why we started the Point72 Academy – to train the next generation of Point72 Analysts.
Point72 Academy Summer Internship
Students interested in investing careers who are graduating from June 2021 to August 2022 are invited to apply to our 10-week summer program that runs from June through August 2021 in our Japan office. You will learn through portfolio casework that will support a real investment team, and time with your dedicated mentor – an Academy program alum or Financial Analyst.
Point72 provides a competitive salary. Upon successful completion of your internship, you will receive first consideration for full-time employment in the 2022 Academy Associate Program.
What to expect:
WEEKS 1-2: Training Camp
Quickly learn the basic knowledge and skills you need to add value as an Analyst with the global intern class.
- Financial modeling
- Basic accounting
- Team projects
- Presentation training
- Compliance training
WEEKS 3-5: Portfolio Cases
Building on the fundamentals, you move from the classroom to the desk, contributing to a portfolio team.
- Experience life as an Analyst
- Apply skills to real life situations
- Develop sector expertise
WEEKS 6-9: Covering Companies
You will dive deeper into data analysis – using more and more sophisticated data sources and refining your models.
- Cover companies for earnings
- Rigorous modeling and financial analysis
WEEK 10: Stock Pitching
The summer program ends with you pitching an investment idea and learning how well you did.
- Final stock pitch
- Celebration dinner
Career Progression: Point72 offers you a clear path for a successful career based on your skills, abilities, and work ethic. The majority of our Summer Internship participants receive offers to join the Academy Associate Program.
We’re looking for the best. Apply now if you:
- will receive a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from June 2021 to August 2022
- have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0 (or equivalent)
- are fluent (written and spoken) in English and Japanese
- are mature, extremely bright, self-motivated, and eager to learn
- demonstrate a passion for the capital markets
- have a fierce commitment to ethics, integrity, and compliance
- can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- have strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
Applications will close on September 27th at 11.59pm JST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are prepared.
About Point72
Point72 Asset Management 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.
Point72 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Point72 is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Point72 complies with applicable, local, state and federal laws on the subject of equal employment opportunity.