2027 Summer Internship - Sector Analyst, Proprietary Research
About The Position
The Sector Analyst internship is a 10-week program based in Point72’s New York office. The intern will provide industry context and business fundamentals to data scientists and engineers and support the team that delivers tailored, synthesized insights to investment professionals. The role involves developing deep sector expertise, examining global industry trends, business models, and supply chains, and distilling clear takeaways from complex qualitative and quantitative information, including alternative data. The intern will work in an experiment-driven research environment with shifting priorities and close collaboration across investment, research, and compliance teams. The intern will gain exposure to developing subject-matter expertise in an assigned sector and understanding the themes and KPIs that drive its industries and companies; how data researchers support investment professionals and inform investment decisions; composing research reports and synthesizing findings; and collaborating with other proprietary research teams to source and extract value from new and existing data assets. The broader summer program includes mentorship, intern programming and events, sessions with senior leaders, access to employee tools and resources, exposure to firm functions, development of technical, writing, and presentation skills, and networking opportunities across the firm. Point72 is a global alternative investment firm that uses fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. The annual base salary is $100,000 USD, prorated based on the internship’s start and end dates; overtime compensation is not included. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level, among other factors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree expected between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
- Demonstrated academic success.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and professional maturity.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills.
- Strong business intuition and an ability to structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide industry context and business fundamentals to data scientists and engineers.
- Support the delivery of tailored and synthesized insights to investment professionals.
- Develop subject-matter expertise in an assigned sector, including the themes and KPIs that drive its industries and companies.
- Distill clear takeaways from complex qualitative and quantitative information, including alternative data.
- Compose research reports and synthesize findings.
- Collaborate with proprietary research teams to source and extract value from new and existing data assets.
- Work collaboratively across investment, research, and compliance teams.
Benefits
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events.
- Sessions with senior leaders about their expertise and career paths.
- Hands-on access to tools and resources used by Point72 employees.
- Exposure to groups and functions across the firm.
- Opportunities to develop technical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Networking opportunities across the firm.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
