2024 Asia Operations Summer Internship

The Programme

We are looking for a bright, articulate, and motivated individual to intern with us next summer.  
 
If you want to join a world-class investment management organization that operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and rewards talent with recognition and increased responsibility, then this is the right opportunity.  
 
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 OPPERATION 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:

• Work with traders on trade bookings, trade verification, corporate actions, PnL, and technology and legal issues. 
• Coordinate with portfolio managers, traders, and external counterparties to resolve issues in a timely fashion. 
• Review processes in Asian and European voluntary and mandatory corporate actions and assess position implications. 
• Set up new securities for various asset types, ensure settlement of all Asian trades, and aid in reconciling Asian FX and Futures trades daily for teams based in the U.S. 
• Monitor and reduce foreign currency exposure that is attributed to PnL, exposure to 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 best-in-class tools and resources.  
• Gaining exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry.  
• Developing technical, writing, and presentation skills.

Required Skills and Abilities

• A completed bachelor’s degree between December 2024 and Summer 2025. 
• 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. 
• Bloomberg or Reuters knowledge is preferable but not required. 
• Foundational knowledge of international markets, corporate actions, futures, FX and OTC products. 
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

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