Is Point72 a good company to work for?

Point72 has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 650 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Point72 to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Point72 have been left by employees working as Intern , Analyst and Research Analyst .

Does Point72 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Point72 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Point72. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Point72?

62% of Point72 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Point72 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Point72?

Analyst (69) , Research Analyst (38) , Intern (25) , Quantitative Researcher (21) , Associate (16) , Software Engineer (13) , Quantitative Analyst (11) , Data Scientist (10) , Investment Analyst (9) , Summer Analyst (8) , Vice President (7) , Portfolio Manager (6) , Quantitative Research Analyst (6) , Academy Associate (5) , Associate Director (5)

What are the pros of working at Point72 according to real employee reviews?

"smart people all around which teaches a lot" ((in 77 reviews)); "Great culture; the firm is really focused on developing and retaining talent." ((in 41 reviews)); "great benefits" ((in 39 reviews)); "A rewarding experience if you work with the right PM; smart colleagues" ((in 16 reviews)); "good managementment and team" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Point72 according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and never ending work" ((in 37 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 18 reviews)); "These managers have created an environment where kissing a" ((in 7 reviews)); "Relative long hours; Have to deal with some degree of politics" ((in 7 reviews)); "SAC capital history and high pressure work" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Point72 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Point72 layoffs and their outlook for job security at Point72 in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Point72 locations?

New York , Stamford , San Francisco , Miami , Parsippany , Stamford , Austin , Los Angeles , Greenwich , Norwalk , Bellevue , New York

Point72 reviews

4.0

62% would recommend to a friend

(525 total reviews)

Steven A. Cohen

81% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Point72 has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 525 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Point72 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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525 reviews

3.0

May 9, 2026

Strong teaching program, but tough hours and messy placement process

Academy associate

Recommend

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Pros

- Team dependent, but if you have a good boss good comp and WLB; could be a 5/5 - Very strong teaching program; learned more in the academy for businesses than the entirety of undergrad

Cons

- Hours are brutal; 7 days a week for like 2-3 months - Team placement process can be a mess; teams churn frequently so it's tough to find someone

5.0

May 4, 2026

Collaborative environment, but research demands can be tough

Researcher

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Pros

Long term vision and collaborative environment compared to other firms in the hedge fund industry.

Cons

Due to the pods culture, the requirement for independent research is not for everyone and could be especially demanding for people with less experience.

3.0

Apr 27, 2026

Growth opportunities available, but slow compensation progress

Platform engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good opportunity for growth and development

Cons

Compensation and career progression is slow

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Jobs at Point72

Entry-Level Quantitative Researcher

Machine Learning Researcher - Intern

PM Administrative Assistant

Summer 2027 Quantitative Researcher Internship

Quantitative Portfolio Analyst – 2026 Grad

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Strong teaching program, but tough hours and messy placement process

Collaborative environment, but research demands can be tough

Growth opportunities available, but slow compensation progress

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