2027 Summer Internship

About the MS/PhD Data Scientist Internship

Our data scientists conduct research through data mining and statistical modeling to discover insights from large, complex data sets that are used by our investment professionals to make investment decisions.

During the 10-week program based in our New York office, you will gain exposure to:

• A highly collegial environment that emphasizes teaching and learning as a team
• Tackling challenges of featuring and modeling large and unstructured data using machine learning and statistical techniques
• Managing all aspects of the research and execution process including methodology selection, data collection and quality, modeling and analysis, and performance monitoring
• Working alongside Analytics team members who deliver research findings to investment teams, portfolio managers, and other internal clients
• Driving technical innovation through a collaborative R&D process

Summer Internship Program

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:

• Work alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals
• Meet your peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events
• Attend 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
• Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
• Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
• Participate in networking opportunities across the firm, with groups such as Trading, Finance, Trade Support, Compliance, and Technology

Requirements

• Pursuit of master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated interest in machine learning, statistical models, and data mining tools
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, Spark, and/or SQL
• Exceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniques
• Ability to communicate complex analyses and results clearly
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Compensation

The annual base salary range is $130,000–$175,000 (USD), which will be prorated based on internship start and end date; this does not include overtime compensation.