Item: Point72
Rating: 2
Author: Operations Intern

Question 1

Is Point72 a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Point72 has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 649 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Point72 to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Point72 have been left by employees working as Intern, Analyst and Research Analyst.

Question 2

Does Point72 pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Point72?

Accepted Answer

62% 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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Point72?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"smart people all around which teaches a lot" ((in 82 reviews)); "great benefits" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture; the firm is really focused on developing and retaining talent." ((in 37 reviews)); "A rewarding experience if you work with the right PM; smart colleagues" ((in 19 reviews)); "Compensation for amount of work is pretty good." ((in 15 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and never ending work" ((in 38 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 19 reviews)); "pay is lower compared to competitors, and long hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "SAC capital history and high pressure work" ((in 8 reviews)); "These managers have created an environment where kissing a" ((in 7 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Point72 layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Point72 locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Stamford, San Francisco, Miami, Parsippany, Stamford, Austin, Los Angeles, Greenwich, Norwalk, Bellevue, New York

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