Is Point72 a good company to work for?

Point72 has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 651 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Point72 to a friend and 62% 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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Point72?

64% 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 79 reviews)); "Benefits are great in this company and it’s a very good place to learn and grow." ((in 46 reviews)); "Great culture; the firm is really focused on developing and retaining talent." ((in 42 reviews)); "A rewarding experience if you work with the right PM; smart colleagues" ((in 18 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)); "pay is lower compared to competitors, and long hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "These managers have created an environment where kissing a" ((in 7 reviews)); "Toxic and incompetent upper management filled with paper pushers who don't understand the first thing about the technologies and teams they're supposed to 'manage'." ((in 4 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

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4.0

64% would recommend to a friend

(525 total reviews)

Steven A. Cohen

82% approve of CEO

62% 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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5.0

Jul 10, 2023

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Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Good food pantry, afternoon tea every day The best resources in the industry

Cons

Most complicated compliance requirements Long non-compete

4.0

Jul 8, 2023

Solid place to start, limited upward mobility

Analyst

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CEO approval

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Pros

Learn a lot very, very fast. They really challenge you to be your best

Cons

Limited upward mobility for all but a few

5.0

Jul 6, 2023

Information Security Engineering

Infosec engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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The Information Security Team collectively have expertise in all Information Security Domains. They are collaborative and help one another in professional development. The Information Security Domain Owners and Managers are all experts in their respective fields and provide appropriate guidance to management to make make informed decisions. The Information Security Analysts are professional and hungry to learn and contribute to the organization's core Information Security objectives.

Cons

Technology Management's hierarchical decision making practices are at times a hinderance to fast paced innovation and continuous improvement.

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