Strong teaching program, but tough hours and messy placement process - Academy Associate Point72 Employee Review

3.0
9 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Team dependent, but if you have a good boss good comp and WLB; could be a 5/5 - Very strong teaching program; learned more in the academy for businesses than the entirety of undergrad

Cons

- Hours are brutal; 7 days a week for like 2-3 months - Team placement process can be a mess; teams churn frequently so it's tough to find someone

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Long term vision and collaborative environment compared to other firms in the hedge fund industry.

Cons

Due to the pods culture, the requirement for independent research is not for everyone and could be especially demanding for people with less experience.

4.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Smart people always willing to help Great benefits/pay/lunch stipend etc. Collegiate environment, most analysts are in their mid- late-20's

Cons

Work can become repetitive - same coverage for multiple years at a time speaking to the same people Limited work life balance (but its a hedge fund so you should expect that going in) A lot of micromanagement/bureaucracy. Too many cooks in the kitchen overseeing work, can make the research process tedious

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