Anyone Know Anything About Point72 Modeling Tests?

I have a modeling test coming up with Point72 for a research analyst position on a L/S equity portfolio. Does anyone have an idea what it will be like? Recruiter said it would be a timed, 45 minute exercise.

Also, they mentioned a cognitive test similar to a Wonderlic. Any color on that would be helpful as well.

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  • Research Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
2mo 

Congrats for getting at this stage. May I know what have been the previous stages ? I know that P72 like very long processes.

2mo 
CTVC, what's your opinion? Comment below:

I did both and made it to next round. I do not have an i-banking background (consulting and VC), so that should give you a sense re the modelling being fairly simple. It was a three-statement model with partially completed parts - basically have to fill it all out using formulas/links between statements. There are various similar tests online if you search "three statement modelling test" or something like that. For cognitive test - also a ton of sample tests online. Do those - it's more about understanding the type of question and how to respond quick. You'll see what I mean when you do the sample tests.

2mo 
tossaway123456, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Awesome - thanks for the info!

  • Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
1mo 
tossaway123456

I have a modeling test coming up with Point72 for a research analyst position on a L/S equity portfolio. Does anyone have an idea what it will be like? Recruiter said it would be a timed, 45 minute exercise.

Also, they mentioned a cognitive test similar to a Wonderlic. Any color on that would be helpful as well.

What level of seniority? Did one last year

  • Research Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
1mo 

Have you completed the modelling test ? Was it difficult ? 

From my past experience, once you sent them back cognitive test & modelling test, you'll have 45mn interview with the hiring PM(s).

Then if they are interested to continue with you, they'll send you a 7-day case study to do at home.

And finally, a last round of interviews with other investments professionals & Compliance/Risk exec.  

1mo 
tossaway123456, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Modeling test was not too challenging. It was a fairly simple operating model & DCF. Cognitive test was interesting. I hadn't taken the wonderlic before so I'm glad I prepped for that one. No one has given feedback yet, but I have a call scheduled with one of their biz dev reps in the next few days.

  • Research Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
1mo 

Thanks for the info, very clear. I know they give 72 hours for the cognitive tests but has the modelling test a time limit ?  

1mo 
tossaway123456, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Had a call with a biz dev rep scheduled prior to it the test. Still haven't had any explicit feedback since submitting

19h 
GMATninja2, what's your opinion? Comment below:

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