
2026 Technology Internship – Information Security
at Point72
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- Compensation
- $80,000 – $80,000 USD
- City
- New York City
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Point72 is offering a 10-week summer internship within their Global Information Security team, providing hands-on experience in cybersecurity in a leading financial services firm. Interns will work alongside professionals to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats and gain exposure to a wide range of security technologies and practices. The program also includes mentoring, networking, and skill development opportunities.
A Career with Point72’s Technology Team
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.




