Position Summary

Our Summer Analyst Program is a ten-week internship in our Global Credit segment. Carlyle’s Global Credit group offers Summer Analysts the chance to be engaged on our investment processes and add value within our deal teams. Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to also engage with professionals across Carlyle and Global Credit with weekly lunch and learns, senior leader mentorship, and other developmental opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Summer Analyst will be to collaborate with small deal teams to analyze and execute investments. Our Summer Analysts will help to manage and complete the various portfolio reporting functions required by the team, such as company specific quarterly valuation reports and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative); extensive financial modelling; compiling quarterly portfolio updates for the investment team.

 Additionally, the Summer Analyst will support the investment professionals in tasks such as preparing fund communications and marketing materials, processing non-disclosure agreements for new opportunities, and conducting general market and industry specific research.

 Requirements

Education & Certificates

To be eligible for the Carlyle Summer Analyst Program, students must be enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate university with the intended graduation date of Fall 2023 – Spring 2024

Preferred GPA of 3.5

 

Professional Experience

Prior internship in private credit or financial services is recommended



Competencies & Attributes

· Highly ethical

· Strong sense of accountability, responsiveness, and follow-through

· Team oriented, with consistent drive to maximize value-add to team

· Strong analytics

· Consistent attention to details

· Ability to handle projects with minimal training or oversight

· Excellent organizational skills

· Highly adaptable, with flexibility on depth and breadth of role and responsibilities

In our investment analyst training program, you’ll dive into unexpected connections in the global economy, learn how businesses work, and build sophisticated analysis and idea generation skills that you can apply everywhere.

A Career with Point72’s Academy:

We’re training the next generation of Point72 discretionary investment professionals. The Point72 Academy Investment Analyst Program for Upcoming Graduates is a paid eleven-month training program designed to introduce you to the buy-side and prepare you for a career as an analyst at Point72. 

Students graduating in Winter 2022 or Spring 2023 are invited to apply.  

After successful completion of the program, you’ll have an opportunity to join more than 125 Point72 Academy graduates who have earned a role on investing teams at our Firm. As an analyst at Point72, you will have access to mentorship and professional development resources that can help you progress your career for years to come. 

What you’ll do

earn the fundamental research and analysis skills needed to be an analyst at Point72 and apply intellectual curiosity in a role that prizes creativity, autonomy, and analytical rigor. 

MONTHS 1-8: Academics & Fundamental Research 

Develop sophisticated company analysis and modeling skills from our Academy faculty, investment professionals and professors from some of the world’s leading universities. 

Learn statistics, accounting, financial modeling, data analysis, coding, and more. 

Complete a compliance training curriculum to prepare you for an analyst role. 

MONTHS 9-10: Investing Team Rotations 

Apply the skills you’ve developed to real-life situations as you rotate with two investing teams. 

Gain firsthand experience and valuable mentorship from our investment professionals during your rotations. 

Upon Graduation: The Analyst Role 

You’ll have the opportunity to become an equity research analyst at Point72, where you can apply your financial acumen and curiosity to help shape your team’s investment strategies as you: 

Develop sophisticated financial models to help you understand the business you cover and how they are changing 

Perform fundamental research; attend industry events, interact with sell-side research analysts and sales professionals, ; and analyze compliant data sets. 

Constantly develop your skills through coaching from your Portfolio Manager and by using the full breadth of the Professional Development resources available to you 

Conduct yourself with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, ethics, and excellence 

Who Should Apply

Students graduating in December 2022 – June 2023 who are: 

Deeply curious about businesses and who pride themselves on being knowledge, resourceful, and able to learn complex concepts quickly 

A “doer” who isn’t afraid to be skeptical and ask the right questions 

Someone who has a track record of achievement and a passion for markets 

Great team players who care about and contribute to a thriving team culture 

Able to commit to the highest standards of ethics and integrity  

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Non-profit matching gift program

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Students interested in investing careers who are graduating in Spring 2024 or Fall 2023 are invited to apply to our 8-week summer program that runs from June through August 2023.

We’re training the next generation of Point72 Investors

Point72 is a global asset management firm that dedicates significant time and resources to the careers of its Portfolio Managers (PMs) and Analysts. PMs make investments, but Analysts do the deep and thorough fundamental research on which they rely. Today’s Analysts are tomorrow’s PMs and Point72 invests a lot of time in finding and training them. That’s why we started the Point72 Academy – to train the next generation of Point72 Analysts

Point72 Academy Summer Internship

Students interested in investing careers who are graduating in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 are invited to apply to our 8-week summer program that runs from June through August 2023. You will learn through portfolio casework that will support a real investment team, and time with your dedicated mentor – an Academy program alum or Equities Research Analyst. 

Point72 provides a competitive salary. Upon successful completion of your internship, you will receive first consideration for full-time employment in the 2023 Academy Associate Program.  

What to expect

WEEKS 1-2: Training Camp  

Quickly learn the basic knowledge and skills you need to add value as an Analyst with the global intern class. 

Financial modeling 

Basic accounting 

Team projects 

Presentation training 

Compliance training 

WEEKS 3-5: Portfolio Cases 

Building on the fundamentals, you move from the classroom to the desk, contributing to a portfolio team. 

Experience life as an Analyst 

Apply skills to real life situations 

Develop sector expertise 

WEEKS 6-8: Covering Companies 

You will dive deeper into data analysis – using more and more sophisticated data sources and refining your models.  

Cover companies for earnings 

Rigorous modeling and financial analysis 

The summer program ends with you pitching an investment idea and learning how well you did.  

Celebration dinner

Location: New York City | Prefer Masters or PhD Candidates

The internal alpha capture (IAC) team is focused on developing and implementing scalable long/short equity investment strategies that leverage insights from discretionary portfolio managers and analysts, using sophisticated risk management, portfolio construction and execution techniques.

Successful candidates will provide research and development assistance to team leads for various aspects of the portfolio management process. Specific responsibilities will include a subset of the following:

Analyze large data sets to identify features and relationships to develop predictive return signals

Research and develop alternative portfolio construction methods and tools that can enhance portfolio returns

Develop performance and attribution analytics that explain sources of risks and returns in managed portfolios

Evaluate alpha decay characteristics and their impact on optimal execution strategies

Contribute to the development of robust and efficient research and production platforms



Desirable Candidates

Masters or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, operations research, physics, or other quantitative discipline

Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Detail-oriented

Proficient in Python, R, or C++

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, willing to proactively engage other team members in helping to foster a highly collaborative team-oriented research environment

Demonstrated interest in financial markets and systematic strategies

Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team

Our Fintech team is looking for a passionate, hard-working person to join our investment team as a Vice President (VP). VPs lead industry research, investment due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio company monitoring. They are expected to be able to operate autonomously with minimal oversight. We are technical investors that like to dive deep into segments of the market where we believe technology can be most transformative. VPs are expected to build conviction in their search for future industry-leading fintech companies by talking to founders and domain experts throughout the ecosystem. They are also expected to effectively share their findings by modeling out scenarios, testing assumptions, synthesizing their learnings, and iterating with the team’s feedback. Our VPs gain exposure to our deal processes and have the opportunity to find, lead, and support multiple promising investments each year.   

What Excites You  

Learning about new technologies and the evolution of financial services 

Talking with experts and operators about hard problems and how industries are changing 

Crunching the numbers, analyzing business fundamentals, building useful models  

Driving smart, informed bets and constantly learning from them 

Synthesizing a lot of disparate information into key takeaways that support decisions 

Building new things and iterating on them quickly and openly 

Working with and contributing to the culture of a small team 

What Excites Us 

At least 4 years of professional experience including 2+ in an investing role 

“Deep generalists” who pride themselves on being knowledgeable, resourceful, and able to learn complex concepts quickly 

People who think of the right question to ask before chasing answers 

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills 

Rising leaders who run structured, fast-paced processes end to end and consistently produce A+ outputs  

A strong “toolkit” (familiarity with SaaS platforms such as Slack, Affinity, and Notion)

People who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and attitude

Strong team players who care about and contribute to a thriving team culture 

What Success Looks Like 

Ownership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and never drop the ball  

Prioritization – You focus on what matters most and wait on the rest; you’re great at thoughtfully saying no to others

Adaptability – You can triage needs and context-switch quickly and effortlessly

Communications – You have excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Teamwork – Everyone loves working with you and feels energized after engaging with you

Integrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards 

We Take Care of Our People

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Volunteer opportunities

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community

Mental and physical wellness programs

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

A Career with Point72’s Valuation team

The Point72 Valuation team manages the valuation of various investments ranging from the exchange traded products to derivatives traded in OTC markets, including equities, listed futures/options, bonds, fixed income OTC derivatives (interest rate swaps/swaptions, FX spot/forwards/options), credit derivatives, commodity products, venture capital and private equities. The Valuation team provides valuations and P&L for investments for portfolio managers, the Risk team, and senior management.

What you’ll do

Manage the valuation and models for various products, such as Credit derivatives, interest rate swaps/swaptions, FX derivatives, Government bond, and Corporate bonds.

Manage process to control market data inputs to the valuation models (yield curve, inflation curve, volatility surfaces, credit curves etc.) and ensure the valuation process is in compliance with Point72’s valuation policy.

Perform price testing analysis with counterparty valuation and other 3rd party vendors’ prices such as Bloomberg or Markit. Maintain the valuation support as evidence that investment valuation is accurate.

Liaise with front office, risk team, and other supporting teams about pricing, valuation, P&L, and valuation models.

Work closely with Technology team to implement valuation setup for new products and automate the valuation process.



What’s required

0-4 years’ valuation experience on Credit derivatives, Interest Rates derivatives (interest rate swaps/swaptions) and/or crypto currency spot/derivatives

Strong knowledge of derivatives valuation modelling principles

Strong Quantitative or Finance background

Knowledge of financial products specifically in derivatives space

Strong personal ownership and ability to resolve issues independently

Ability to multi-task and adapt to fast-paced and changing work environment

Excellent interpersonal skills, Communication skills (verbal and written), and the ability to work effectively on a team across functions (e.g., Risk, Operations, Front Office and Senior Management)

Strong programing skill (VBA Macro, Python)

Commitment to the highest ethical standards



We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Non-profit matching gift program

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more



About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here

Long/short equity is Point72’s core strategy and its success is dependent upon our sector-based investing teams. Using fundamental research, our Research Analysts inform the investment strategies of our Portfolio Managers. Through our Point72 University, you have access to an unparalleled training and coaching curriculum – so you can create your best chance of success. We offer you a clear path based on your abilities, hard work, and performance. Join us for a career at the forefront of investing.

What you’ll do

You’ll apply your financial acumen and curiosity to help shape your team’s investment strategies. Using comprehensive research you’ve conducted on companies, industries, and sectors, you’ll build financial models and investment theses. You will never stop learning, whether you’re honing your idea generation skills or applying insights from alternative data analysis. More specifically, you will:

Inform your team’s investment strategies through sophisticated financial models

Perform primary research; attend industry events; build relationships with sell-side analysts and research associates; and analyze big data

Develop your skills through coaching from your Portfolio Manager and by using the full breadth of the Professional Development resources available to you

Conduct yourself with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in accordance with a best in class compliance program

What’s required

You’re never satisfied with the obvious answer and are always asking the next question. We want you to bring that restless intellect – and your hunger to get it right – to our investing process. While each Analyst role is unique to the specific team, all require the following:

1+ years’ experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Public Investing

Undergraduate degree

Intellectual maturity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

A gritty work ethic and a ceaseless desire to learn

Strong financial modeling, communication, and technical skills

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. We want you to concentrate on success and leave the rest to us. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits

Life and Income Protection

Group Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme

Generous parental and family leave policies

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Corporate Wellness Programs

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.

A Career with Point72 Corporate Communications

The Corporate Communications team manages the global reputation of Point72 and all related entities. The team is responsible for all aspects of corporate communications, including media relations, external and internal communications, digital content and distribution, and brand management. We’re a small, collaborative team that works closely with Point72 senior management, functional leaders, and all departments firmwide.

What you’ll do

Join the content-creation engine of our global Firm for a summer of hands-on learning and growth. In this role, you will help us manage communications projects, support our internal communications program, and create a variety of content to help achieve our business goals. You will be an integral part of our team as you gain hands-on experience and learn from seasoned media professionals. You will be based out of our New York office with flexibility to work remotely part of each week. Specifically, you will:

Apply your attention to detail and organizational skills to managing internal communications platforms

Develop content for internal and external use including branded recruiting materials, blog posts, social media, emails, website content, and more

Support our team with a wide range of projects like event planning, video shoots, and bespoke requests

Conduct research, competitive audits, run surveys, and craft presentations to showcase your findings 

Point72’s Summer Internship Program

Point72’s 10-week Summer Internship program provides students who demonstrate excellence in their area of interest valuable experience to kick-start their career. Our program includes:

Training sessions focused on developing excel, writing, and presentation skills

Networking opportunities with colleagues from groups across the Firm

Leadership speaker series

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a creative thinker with a can-do attitude who is interested in learning about all things related to communications. Every day is different in our group, and you’ll need to be open to taking on a wide variety of projects and responsibilities. Experience or interest in finance is not required for this role, but you will need: 

Strong communication skills – writing and/or visual content samples will be required as the next step in our assessment process

Deep interest and commitment to developing broad communications skills

Ability to take direction and graciously accept and incorporate feedback

Exceptional attention to detail and a high regard for established processes

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Strong analytical, verbal communication, and technical skills

Demonstrated academic success

Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Location: New York City | London | Hong Kong | Paris

Cubist Systematic Strategies is one of the world’s premier investment firms. The Firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

Job Description

Researchers are responsible for independently conducting quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring.

Some successful researchers have joined us from similar backgrounds at other firms. Others have joined from related fields or directly from academia and have thrived with hands on guidance from our large team of experienced portfolio managers and researchers. Our most exceptional team members combine strong technical skills and a passion for problem solving with an intense curiosity about financial markets and human behavior.

Desirable Candidates

Undergrad, MS, or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets

Prior experience developing, researching, or implementing quantitative models for equities, futures, and/or FX, either at a firm or independently

Programming in any of the following: C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, or Perl

Detail-oriented

Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team

We’re looking for exceptional colleagues with unparalleled passion. If you’d like your resume to stand out, tell us about your exceptional personal achievements, even if they have nothing to do with finance. Of course we love to hear more about specific engineering or data projects that you’ve worked outside of school, or as part of your curriculum. If you’re proud of the work you did we want to hear about it. In addition to exceptional statisticians and engineers, we work with talented musicians, writers, mathematicians, and founders of non-profits; we’d love to learn more about what excites you.

A Career with Point72’s Human Resources Team

Our team’s mission is to be trusted business partners and advisors within the Point72 community, committed to driving a distinctive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and adaptive performance.

We enable others to attract, develop, and retain the industry's brightest talent. We strive to be innovative, approaching every aspect of our relationships with people as an integrated, coherent system. We are core-focused, allowing us to streamline, automate, and outsource anything that is not core to our mission.

About the Internship Program

If you are interested in pursuing a career in human resources, the nine-month internship at Point72 will provide you with a valuable experience including but not limited to:

Exposure to human resources professionals and senior management at Point72

Training opportunities focused on developing excel, writing, and presentation skills

Networking opportunities across the Firm, with groups such as Compliance, Communications, Finance, and more

What you'll do

Provide administrative support the Human Resources team

Support and deliver a variety of HR tasks and projects

Respond to employment verification requests

Monitor reporting within our internal systems

Manage business card ordering for new employees

Ad hoc projects

What's required

You are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program

Demonstrated academic success as reflected in a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0

Interest in Human Resources and 1 -2 years of administrative experience

Must be able to commit to 20-40 hours a week

Bring a “roll up your sleeves and get the work done” mentality and a sense of urgency and attention to detail to requests and projects

Capacity to multitask, effectively prioritize, and adapt to an ever-changing work environment

Strong written and verbal communication

Commitment to the highest ethical standards 

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here