Business Analyst, L/S Equity

Stamford , United States

TLDR

Drive process excellence and enhance operational efficiency by analyzing complex datasets and collaborating with diverse teams within the investment platform.

A Career with Point72’s Corporate Access, Trading and Broker Relations Team

Led by the Global Head of Trading, the Corporate Access, Trading and Broker Relations group partners with Compliance to support Point72’s Long/Short teams by delivering best‑execution trading and principled corporate access, while managing the Firm’s sell‑side relationships.

What you’ll do

As a Business Analyst with Point72’s Corporate Access, Trading and Broker Relations teams, you will play a critical role in delivering data, insights, and process improvements that support the Firm’s Long/Short Discretionary investment professionals. You will partner closely with colleagues across the Firm to analyze complex datasets, identify opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance performance and unlock value. Specifically, you will:

  • Drive process excellence across critical workflows, including daily analytics, reporting, and business planning
  • Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track performance, capital usage, and key business metrics
  • Analyze data on portfolios, markets, and team activities to uncover trends and opportunities
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the Firm including the Office of the CIO, Compliance and Operations
  • Improve processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and impact
  • Contribute to projects that expand analytics capabilities and benefit the broader investment team

 What’s required

This is a mid‑level role for a detail‑oriented problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the success of our investment platform. Specifically, you will need:

  • 1-5 years related business experience in a data-driven or analytical role
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or another quantitative/analytical field
  • Comfort working with numbers and drawing insights from data
  • Familiarity with dashboard tools or willingness to learn quickly
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in Excel, SQL, or similar tools
  • Intermediate proficiency in Python
  • Intellectual curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a commercial mindset
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Interest in financial markets and investing concepts
  • 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 LGBTQ+ community
  • Tuition assistance
  • A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

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/.

 

Benefits

Education Stipend

Tuition assistance

Health Insurance

Fully-paid health care benefits

Non-profit matching

Non-profit matching gift program

Paid Parental Leave

Generous parental and family leave policies

Wellness Stipend

Mental and physical wellness programs

Point72 is a global asset management firm that delivers superior risk-adjusted returns by investing across a diverse array of asset classes and implementing both fundamental and systematic trading strategies. With a commitment to ethical standards, Point72 not only manages investments but also prioritizes innovative talent development and rigorous research to drive data-informed decision-making in the financial markets.

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