Internship

2024 ML/AI Engineer Internship

Long/Short Equities

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Point72

Point72

201-500 employees

Global asset management and investment strategies

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

London, UK

Internship takes place in the London office.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Deep Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Pandas
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (computer science, math, engineering), with an expected graduation date of Autumn/Fall 2025 or later
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (with an emphasis on Pandas, PySpark, etc.)
  • Interest in Generative AI technology
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Responsibilities
  • Working alongside a portfolio manager and team of analysts to explore and implement AI and machine learning applications within the team’s investment strategy
  • Developing quantitative insights to aid the investment team in generating investment ideas
  • Creating tools and infrastructure to support and enhance the team’s quantitative efforts
  • Integrating and processing Compliance-approved data

Point72 is an asset management firm that focuses on various investment strategies, including discretionary long short equity, systematic investing, and macro strategies. The firm also invests in private markets, aiming to identify and take advantage of investment opportunities across different asset classes and regions. Point72 serves a wide range of clients, such as institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, and operates in major financial centers around the world. What sets Point72 apart from its competitors is its commitment to aligning its success with that of its clients through management fees and performance-based incentives. The firm's goal is to generate superior returns while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning, alongside a strong emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$908M

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in private market investments offers lucrative opportunities for Point72.
  • Increased focus on AI-driven strategies enhances Point72's decision-making processes.
  • ESG-focused investment products attract capital from socially conscious investors.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition for talent as former executives join other firms.
  • Potential valuation risks in private investments, as seen with Knowde's Series C round.
  • Regulatory scrutiny due to Steven Cohen's high-profile investments.

What makes Point72 unique

  • Point72 leverages a multi-strategy approach, including discretionary, quantitative, and macro investing.
  • The firm has a global presence with offices in major financial hubs worldwide.
  • Point72 aligns its success with clients through performance-based incentives.

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Benefits

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Non-profit matching gift program

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more