2027 Trader Summer Intern (12-week program)

Point72
Hong Kong +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level candidates seeking exposure to trading and research in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within the financial industry, particularly in the Asia region.

Best fit for

  • Candidates currently enrolled in a degree program with a strong interest in trading and financial research
    — “Currently pursuing a Degree”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative settings and can work with cross-functional teams
    — “Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team”
  • Students with a solid grasp of financial markets and an analytical mindset
    — “Knowledge of trading trends and products”

Things to consider

  • The internship is likely to demand significant time and attention to detail in a high-pressure trading environment
    — “Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment”
  • The role requires a strong ethical foundation and adherence to compliance standards
    — “Commitment to the highest ethical standards”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with financial data analysis and market research in your resume and interview responses
    — “Conducting industry and company specific research”
  • Emphasize your ability to synthesize complex market movements into concise summaries
    — “Providing market updates, news, and fund flow summaries”
  • Demonstrate your capability to identify and mitigate risk in trading scenarios
    — “Identifying potential risk areas and working to prevent trade or operational errors”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Assisting with booking trades
  • Conducting industry and company specific research
  • Monitoring market shifts to inform the rest of the team
Typical background
Currently pursuing a Degree

Skills & requirements

Required

Knowledge Of Trading Trends And ProductsStrong Analytical SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Tasks And Deadlines

Preferred

Demonstrated Academic Success As Reflected In A Minimum Cumulative GPA Of 3.2

Stack & domain

TradingExecution TradingLong/short EquityDerivativesInvestment ManagementMarket AnalysisRisk ManagementFund Flow AnalysisMarket Shifts MonitoringTrade Errors PreventionPrice Movement MonitoringVolume MonitoringTrading Flows MonitoringAnalytical ThinkingWritingPresentationNetworkingTeamworkEthicsTime ManagementAttention To DetailFinanceInvestment

About the role

Original posting from Point72 via Greenhouse

 A Career with Point72’s Trading Team 

Point72’s Asia Trading Desk is comprised of long/short equity and derivatives execution traders who support the firm’s multi-manager platform of investment professionals. Trading is important to a wide variety of the firm’s stakeholders including but not limited to investment professional teams, external investors, investment services teams, Risk, and Compliance. If you are interested in pursuing a career in trading at a premier asset management firm, this role will provide you with unparalleled training and experience.

ABOUT THE ASIA TRADING INTERNSHIP 

This 12-week summer internship will provide you with valuable experience at a complex global firm. During your time with us, you will gain exposure to: 

Assisting with booking trades

Conducting industry and company specific research

Providing market updates, news, and fund flow summaries

Monitoring market shifts to inform the rest of the team

Identifying potential risk areas and working to prevent trade or operational errors

Monitoring price movement, volume, and trading flows

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT POINT72 

In addition to the learning and development you’ll receive in your day-to-day role with your team, as a part of our summer internship program you will:  

Work alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals 

Meet your peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events 

Attend sessions with senior leaders discussing their expertise and career paths 

Get hands-on access to the wealth of tools and resources that Point72 employees use everyday

Interact with groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry

Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills

Participate in networking opportunities across the firm

WHAT'S REQUIRED 

Currently pursuing a Degree

Demonstrated academic success as reflected in a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2

Knowledge of trading trends and products

Ethical decision-making approach

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills 

Strong attention to detail and ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team

Commitment to the highest ethical standards

ABOUT POINT72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.

Source: Point72 careers (Greenhouse)

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