Quantitative Research Intern (NLP)
Company: Point72
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ROLE/RESPONSIBILTIES: We are seeking a quant research intern to
join an NLP quant team within Point72. We believe the significant
advances in NLP methods show promise for finance. We develop and
launch end-to-end signals, from data processing to performance
testing. The ideal candidate will have strong machine learning,
data science and software engineering skills, some experience with
modern NLP, and a curiosity about finance and trading.
Responsibilities may include: Using NLP to construct features from
varied datasets Formulating research hypotheses to derive alpha
Building and testing the performance of trading signals based on
NLP and financial features Launching identified signals into
production REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD candidate in
computer science or other quantitative discipline Proficient in
Python and general software engineering principles (github,
testing, dev workflow) Strong understanding of machine learning and
statistics Prior research experience preferred Experience with deep
learning, specifically NLP (PyTorch, HuggingFace, LLMs, etc.)
preferred Data science stack familiarity preferred An interest in
financial markets Great attitude A collaborative mindset Commitment
to the highest ethical standards 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.
Keywords: Point72, Plainfield , Quantitative Research Intern (NLP), IT / Software / Systems , New York City, New Jersey
