Point72 is seeking motivated students for a 10-week Information Security internship on its Global Information Security team. Interns will work alongside security professionals to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats across a global financial environment and gain hands-on experience with cloud security, identity and access management, application security, and security automation. The role includes exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP controls, network security, data protection, and incident response in a 24/7 trading environment. Interns will also participate in firm-wide programming, mentorship, and networking opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
About the Information Security Internship
Point72 is seeking motivated students to join our Global Information Security team for a summer internship program. You'll work alongside our information security professionals to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats targeting our global trading infrastructure. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial services cybersecurity while protecting one of the world's leading investment firms.
During the 10-week internship program, you will gain exposure to:
Leading security tools and technologies
Security operations, threat detection and incident response and security monitoring across a sophisticated global financial environment
Cloud security architecture and controls spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms
Identity and access management systems protecting sensitive financial data and trading infrastructure
Application security and secure development best practices
Data protection strategies and encryption technologies including data loss prevention tactics
Security automation and tool development to enhance detection and response capabilities
Risk assessment and regulatory compliance activities in an ever-changing global landscape
Network security architecture and controls protecting global trading operations
Supporting a global investing firm with urgent, 24/7 availability requirements
How cyber risk impacts trading systems, research platforms, cloud infrastructure, and vendor ecosystems
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 every day
Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
Participate in networking opportunities across the firm, with groups such as Trading, Finance, Trade Support, Compliance, and Market Intelligence
What’s required
Expected bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Foundational understanding of computer networking, security concepts, and risk management
Genuine interest in cybersecurity, financial markets, or technology risk
Data analysis and scripting experience (Python) with demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and assist in developing solutions
Understanding of security fundamentals with respect to authentication, encryption, access control, and/or common attack vectors through coursework or projects
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
Ability and willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
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/.
The annual base salary is $80,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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A Career with Point72’s Technology Team
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As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
About the Information Security Internship
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Point72 is seeking motivated students to join our Global Information Security team for a summer internship program. You'll work alongside our information security professionals to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats targeting our global trading infrastructure. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial services cybersecurity while protecting one of the world's leading investment firms.
During the 10-week internship program, you will gain exposure to:
Leading security tools and technologies
Security operations, threat detection and incident response and security monitoring across a sophisticated global financial environment
Cloud security architecture and controls spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms
Identity and access management systems protecting sensitive financial data and trading infrastructure
Application security and secure development best practices
Data protection strategies and encryption technologies including data loss prevention tactics
Security automation and tool development to enhance detection and response capabilities
Risk assessment and regulatory compliance activities in an ever-changing global landscape
Network security architecture and controls protecting global trading operations
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How cyber risk impacts trading systems, research platforms, cloud infrastructure, and vendor ecosystems
Summer Internship Program at Point72
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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:
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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 every day
Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
Participate in networking opportunities across the firm, with groups such as Trading, Finance, Trade Support, Compliance, and Market Intelligence
What’s required
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Expected bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Foundational understanding of computer networking, security concepts, and risk management
Genuine interest in cybersecurity, financial markets, or technology risk
Data analysis and scripting experience (Python) with demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and assist in developing solutions
Understanding of security fundamentals with respect to authentication, encryption, access control, and/or common attack vectors through coursework or projects
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
Ability and willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
About Point72
\n
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/.
The annual base salary is $80,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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Point72 is seeking motivated students for a 10-week Information Security internship on its Global Information Security team. Interns will work alongside security professionals to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats across a global financial environment and gain hands-on experience with cloud security, identity and access management, application security, and security automation. The role includes exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP controls, network security, data protection, and incident response in a 24/7 trading environment. Interns will also participate in firm-wide programming, mentorship, and networking opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
About the Information Security Internship
Point72 is seeking motivated students to join our Global Information Security team for a summer internship program. You'll work alongside our information security professionals to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats targeting our global trading infrastructure. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial services cybersecurity while protecting one of the world's leading investment firms.
During the 10-week internship program, you will gain exposure to:
Leading security tools and technologies
Security operations, threat detection and incident response and security monitoring across a sophisticated global financial environment
Cloud security architecture and controls spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms
Identity and access management systems protecting sensitive financial data and trading infrastructure
Application security and secure development best practices
Data protection strategies and encryption technologies including data loss prevention tactics
Security automation and tool development to enhance detection and response capabilities
Risk assessment and regulatory compliance activities in an ever-changing global landscape
Network security architecture and controls protecting global trading operations
Supporting a global investing firm with urgent, 24/7 availability requirements
How cyber risk impacts trading systems, research platforms, cloud infrastructure, and vendor ecosystems
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 every day
Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
Participate in networking opportunities across the firm, with groups such as Trading, Finance, Trade Support, Compliance, and Market Intelligence
What’s required
Expected bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Foundational understanding of computer networking, security concepts, and risk management
Genuine interest in cybersecurity, financial markets, or technology risk
Data analysis and scripting experience (Python) with demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and assist in developing solutions
Understanding of security fundamentals with respect to authentication, encryption, access control, and/or common attack vectors through coursework or projects
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
Ability and willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
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/.
The annual base salary is $80,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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A Career with Point72’s Technology Team
\n
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
About the Information Security Internship
\n
Point72 is seeking motivated students to join our Global Information Security team for a summer internship program. You'll work alongside our information security professionals to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats targeting our global trading infrastructure. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial services cybersecurity while protecting one of the world's leading investment firms.
During the 10-week internship program, you will gain exposure to:
Leading security tools and technologies
Security operations, threat detection and incident response and security monitoring across a sophisticated global financial environment
Cloud security architecture and controls spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms
Identity and access management systems protecting sensitive financial data and trading infrastructure
Application security and secure development best practices
Data protection strategies and encryption technologies including data loss prevention tactics
Security automation and tool development to enhance detection and response capabilities
Risk assessment and regulatory compliance activities in an ever-changing global landscape
Network security architecture and controls protecting global trading operations
Supporting a global investing firm with urgent, 24/7 availability requirements
How cyber risk impacts trading systems, research platforms, cloud infrastructure, and vendor ecosystems
Summer Internship Program at Point72
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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 every day
Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
Participate in networking opportunities across the firm, with groups such as Trading, Finance, Trade Support, Compliance, and Market Intelligence
What’s required
\n
Expected bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Foundational understanding of computer networking, security concepts, and risk management
Genuine interest in cybersecurity, financial markets, or technology risk
Data analysis and scripting experience (Python) with demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and assist in developing solutions
Understanding of security fundamentals with respect to authentication, encryption, access control, and/or common attack vectors through coursework or projects
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
Ability and willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
About Point72
\n
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/.
The annual base salary is $80,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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