Is Point72 a good company to work for?

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 .

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 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Point72?

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.

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 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))

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

"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))

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

Point72 reviews

4.0

62% would recommend to a friend

(524 total reviews)

Steven A. Cohen

81% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Point72 has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 524 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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5.0

Nov 28, 2022

Great company, great people

Quantitative research analyst

Recommend

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Pros

I work for Cubist (Point72's quant arm). I joined the company as a junior research analyst after getting my Ph.D. - People here are extremely helpful and talented. You would get help whenever you need it, from your manager, mentor, colleague, and even the CEO, which is especially important to a junior person like me. - You got chances to do interesting projects that are at the core of the trading business. If you love finance research, this is the place to go - the environment is similar to academia; plus, you can see the real impact of your research. - Employee benefits are awesome. You get free insurance for the family - medical, dental, and vision.

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To be honest, I have nothing to complain about. It has been 1.5 years, and never have I regretted my decision since I joined the firm.

3.0

Mar 31, 2021

Great firm in theory but meh in practice

Anonymous employee

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Really great facilities and benefits Nice, friendly, and generally good and smart people Lots of resources to do your job well Interesting work Great name Casual and pretty entrepreneurial environment

Cons

Comp FAR below competitors Limited growth, how much you grow or if you’re ever promoted really just depends on if the right people like you Pretty political Steve essentially pits the various businesses against each other which leads to a pretty unhealthy culture IMO A lot of management is a joke HR is a joke Very little job security, people are fired left and right with what seems like no rhyme or reason Impossible to get anything done, teams are generally very resistant to change and getting people on the same page

5.0

Nov 17, 2019

Cubist Systematic - Best place to be for quants

Department head

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Pros

One of the best data functions one can find anywhere in hedge fund industry. 24x7 data support by knowledgeable and highly qualified (PhDs and Masters degree holders) data scientists. Organization is highly structured but also open to innovation. Flat structure helps management hear new ideas. Straightforward merit based rewards and CEO knows every employee and his/her career objectives.

Cons

This is not a place for faint of heart. Very tough environment where you will not survive unless you are talented and hardworking. Relentless pursuit of productivity and excellence.

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Machine Learning Researcher - Intern

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