2024 Summer Internship - Data Engineer, Proprietary Research

Key Skills

Algorithms, Big Data Technology, Data structuring, Effective communication skills, Presentation skills, Python Programming, Scala Programming, Spark Core, Writing

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY 

Data Engineers on the Proprietary Research team design and build solutions that enable investment professionals to effortlessly, extract insights from large, complex compliance approved structured and unstructured data sets. Over your 10-week internship as a member of our Data Engineering team in our New York office, you will: 

• Work closely with investment professionals, researchers, and data scientists to design, build, and launch robust end-to-end data pipelines and tools that that help extract the most value out of P72’s data assets 
• Develop and support big data processing pipelines including but not limited to ingestion, transformation, and end-customer delivery
• Build out cloud-based infrastructure using distributed techniques for other data engineers / data scientists / researchers 
• Be at the forefront of new technology developments with respect to the handling and processing of Big Data and conduct proof of concepts evaluations of new technologies 
• Build and support visualization and exploration capabilities around our big data sets 

WHAT EXCITES YOU 

• Transforming large unstructured, data sets into valuable investment research inputs
• Learning and working with industry-leading cloud-computing technologies 
• Speaking with experts both inside and outside the firm to understand data needs and offerings 
• Fast-paced work environments that at times require switching gears to address the needs of the business 
• Working as part of a cross-functional team made up of Investment, Research, and Compliance professionals 

WHAT EXCITES US 

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills 
• Superb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solving
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across multiple business units within the firm
• People who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution-orientated attitude 
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards working closely with the firm’s Compliance team 

WHAT’S REQUIRED

• Pursuit of bachelor’s or MS degree in CS, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline
• Experience or demonstrated interest in big data technologies 
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, etc.) 
• Strong experience in Python Development 
• Interest in working with data and big data problems and technologies, such as Spark and Scala 
• Ability to devise novel and innovative solutions to challenges 
• Knowledge of/experience with graph databases is a plus 
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Integrity—You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards 
• Ownership—You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your best 
• Commerciality—You focus on what matters, ask necessary questions, and are diligent about not wasting time 
• Humility—You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakes 
• Adaptability—You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficiently 
• Admirability—You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, and work product 

THE POINT72 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

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 best-in-class tools and resources 
• Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry 
• Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills 

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. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here. 

The annual base salary range for this role is $130,000-$155,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.