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 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 78 reviews)); "Good benefit and insurance assigned" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture; the firm is really focused on developing and retaining talent." ((in 39 reviews)); "good pay compared to the average market" ((in 31 reviews)); "A rewarding experience if you work with the right PM; smart colleagues" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Long hours and never ending work" ((in 40 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 18 reviews)); "Relative long hours; Have to deal with some degree of politics" ((in 8 reviews)); "strong pressure on visibility." ((in 5 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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525 reviews

5.0

Jan 29, 2021

Great place to work

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- exceptionally smart colleagues - expectation to be thoughtful and strategic, which makes the work challenging and fun - lots of opportunity to grow professionally - strong leadership - beautiful offices

Cons

There’s always a lot to be done and only so many hours in a day

5.0

Jan 26, 2021

Demanding, fast pace but excellent for development

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Demand and fast pace environment. High standard to perform. Which results in excellent training and development.

Cons

Analysts too tied to portfolio managers.

3.0

Jan 23, 2021

Take the money and run

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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gorgeous workspace at Hudson Yards, sick art collection

Cons

Cut throat management style, limited transparency, no cohesive culture bc all colleagues viewed as competitors

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Jobs at Point72

Entry-Level Quantitative Researcher

Machine Learning Researcher - Intern

Summer 2027 Quantitative Researcher Internship

PM Administrative Assistant

Quantitative Portfolio Analyst – 2026 Grad

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