Point72 Final Round SA Interview
Anyone been through final round interviews for Point72's summer analyst position? Just looking to get a broad sense of what to expect re: technicals, case questions, etc. Thanks!
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No but would love to hear about it after it happens...
Bring them a "hot tip". They love those.
I always give them my hot tip. it's 7point2
Coming up soon so I'll post a brief update afterwards. Should be interesting. They appear to be building out a pretty strong + well-structured training program for the SA/Undergrad roles but there's still some element of reputational risk. Do you think those concerns will blow over? If I do get Point72, would it make sense to take the offer over a mid-tier BB group or top-tier BB? Sounds like the experience itself would be far more interesting.
Anyone interviewed for Point72 Summer Analyst? (Originally Posted: 12/17/2015)
Did anyone interview with Point 72 for their Summer analyst position?
I know first round is online assessment (12minutes) and then one hour skype interview. What are next steps?
What is the skype interview about? just behavioral or technical as well?
How'd it go? Mine's today :x lol
Is it on campus or at the offices in Stamford? What were the earlier rounds comprised of?
How'd it go? Mine's today :x lol
Received offer and declined.
Next steps seem to vary from person to person, from my experience. The Skype interview is an even mix of both - be prepared for all kinds of questions. They like to throw out brain teasers, mental math, "how would you value an 'x' industry company...", "if you have 1mill...", as well as behaviorals, often all in one interview.
The superday is quite intense, similar questions. The people are all incredible though! Good luck.
May I ask why you declined?
Why are you comparing this to a BB? It isn't even the same job.
P72 sounds like a terrific opportunity but I've heard some peers and a few alum mention that the reputational risk of working at P72 would be problematic. I personally think it's overblown; everyone directly involved is long gone. Nonetheless, asking about the risk of working at a fund recently involved with a major insider trading scandal is a perfectly legitimate question.
I'm comparing this to a BB from the perspective of someone who ultimately wants to work in a L/S equity fund. Traditional path is BB IBD -> L/S Fund, Point72 path would be Research Analyst/P72 Academy program -> placement on L/S portfolio team. Obviously the work is entirely different but if you're gonna be a prick, I'll phrase it with a bit more nuance: for someone hoping to ultimately work in the L/S equity space, is the P72 program preferable to BB IBD as a starting point given that the P72 skill-set is directly relevant whereas BB IBD offers branding and a more established training program?
How was the first round? I have mine next week.
Point72 Undergrad superday (Originally Posted: 10/31/2014)
has anyone gotten this far? Got mine coming up and just want some idea of what to expect...
for reference, the process for me has been: - on campus interview - case study - bloomberg test - superday coming up
any help is MUCH appreciated! thanks!!
Sorry this isn't much help, but it's pretty fascinating to see a family office run OCR and superdays.
Bdogsc11, how was the superday? What was the format/what type of questions were asked/did you get an offer?
Do they only recruit from target school? I cant seem to find a way to apply on their website.
@"bdogsc11" how was the superday?
@"bdogsc11" how was the superday?
how was the superday?
Everyone talks about a case study?
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