I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Point72
Interview
Case interview after 2 rounds of one-sided video interviews. Prepare well for technical questions and in-depth analysis. An example of one of the one-sided video interviews was "What stock would you buy in the current market and why?"
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Question 1
They give you case info well before-hand so you can prep your answer. However, make sure your answer is really in-depth, otherwise they'll reject you right off the bat.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Point72 (New York, NY) in Apr 2023
Interview
First is resume drop, then you are sent a case study, then you do an HR call, then interview and talk about the case mainly along with other standard finance qns (tell me about yourself, why p72, etc.)
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Question 1
What makes x company a good business?
Tell me about yourself?
Why are you interested in point 72?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Point72 (Hong Kong) in Nov 2022
Interview
- Initial application online - follow-up behavioral questions in a portal (2 questions) - take home project to value a company and 5 page write up. You are given roughly a week to complete it. Include sensitivity tables, DCF, comparable, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk about your experience investing in the market. Practical: value a company, Five Below. write a long/short pitch (5 pages)
I applied online. I interviewed at Point72 (New York, NY) in Jul 2021
Interview
If selected the candidate will complete a 3 question Hirevue which each question lasting 30 seconds and then from there a Case Study with a financial model and research paper on a pre selected stock.