Point72 Reviews
Updated May 28, 2019
Found 131 reviews
"Quick moving company filled with smart people" (in 15 reviews)
"gt; QBIZ team (cubist business) will help you launch new strategies, trade new securities, etc" (in 11 reviews)
"Occasional travel to Stamford can be annoying" (in 8 reviews)
"Long hours, limited access to front office" (in 7 reviews)
"Point72 Work Experience"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Point72 full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great Atmosphere. Good People. Excellent Business
Cons
No cons at the moment.
Point722019-05-24"working at point72"
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I worked at Point72 full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
the benefits and office space
Cons
overall culture was very demanding
Point722019-05-28- Helpful (1)
"Talent-driven Meritocratic Hedge Fund with Entrepreneurial Values"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Point72 full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Filled with smart and driven employees Strong work ethic flows down from the top (Steve and management) Unmatched compliance focus Competitive atmosphere Great offices Fully covered benefits NY to CT shuttle service for employees Great philanthropic and volunteer focus - many volunteer and board opportunities through GIVE and Community Matters
Cons
Tech infrastructure often feels cumbersome and makes new projects difficult to get off the ground Split primary offices in US - NYC and CT Fox News on common area TVs too often
Advice to Management
Keep innovating and valuing employee input on initiatives and improvement opportunities
Point722019-05-09 "First Round OA"
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I have been working at Point72 full-time for less than a year
Pros
There are many rounds of interviews.
Cons
Nice locations and nice people.
Point722019-05-03- Helpful (1)
"Great Place for Career Advancement"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Point72 full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
I worked at P72 for 4 years in two different roles. In both roles, I worked under managers who were consummate professionals and who were ready to be teachers and mentors for someone like myself who was young and inexperienced with HFs. Point72 has one of the best infrastructures available for developing young investors and HF professionals. From the Academy program to a core focus on developing talent, it is a primary...
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Occasional travel to Stamford can be annoying. The Firm is hit-or-miss with this requirement and reimbursement for travel. However, with a move to new Manhattan headquarters at Hudson Yards, this should be less of an issue.
Point722019-04-08 - Helpful (3)
"Great People & Benefits"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Point72 full-time
Pros
Point72 attracts a lot of extremely smart & kind people. (Of course there are always exceptions, but that is anywhere!) Many EAs have been here many years which is a good sign, but means little turnover/new opportunities. The firm takes care of employees by offering a wonderful pantry of free food/drinks, a free onsite gym, very nice office space, and by supplying paid medical benefits for you and your family.
Cons
Non-stop, intense environment with expectations that you are always "ON." Vacation time off not competitive/as generous as other benefits.
Point722019-03-28 "Great Culture"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Point72 full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
The team effort here is nothing like what I've experienced before. If you need direction with regard to a project or question I know 99% of my colleagues would help without hesitation. There is a general lack of pretentiousness among Senior Mgmt that is not only refreshing but eliminates the line between "us" and "them." I find that people here are smart, approachable and genuine. The Firm is open to new ideas in all...
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Fast-paced, high energy most of the time - tired at the end of most days.
Point722019-03-07- Helpful (11)
"Horrible."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Point72 full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
None. This place is the worst.
Cons
Verbally abusive boss who needs to retire asap.
Point722019-02-06 - Helpful (28)
"Cubist is a disaster. Don't join this toxic boring place."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Point72 full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
None, you are better off not taking a job at Cubist. There are better quant hedge funds where you will be compensated much more and will also learn and gain valuable skills.
Cons
Cubist Systematic Strategies is one of the worst quant hedge fund you will come across, both in terms of their performance as well as internal culture. The top management is best described as arrogant with a know it all attitude, they fail to realize that the world has moved much faster under their feet. You will be cursed at and abused in the most denigrating way by the senior most management people. Most of the star...
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Fire the top management of Cubist and rebuild a quant team that is humble and top notch and refreshed in terms of their skills.
Point722019-01-24 "Great Company"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Point72 full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Takes care of their employees, great benefits
Cons
No cons, great place to work
Point722018-11-29
Point72 Response
March 19, 2019 –
This is not the environment that we know, as we pride ourselves on our positive workplace culture. We would like to better understand the basis for your post, and ask that you reach out to your Human Resources department, your manager, our Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer, ...
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