INTERNSHIP DETAILS

2026 Trader Summer Intern, Japan (12-week program)

CompanyPoint72
LocationJapan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
During the internship, you will assist the Asia Trading team with booking trades and conducting industry and company-specific research. You will also provide market updates and monitor market shifts to inform the team.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3337
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role

A CAREER WITH POINT72’s Trading DEPARTMENT 

Point72’s Asia Trading team is comprised of long/short equity and derivatives execution traders who support the firm’s multi-manager platform of investment professionals. If you are interested in pursuing a career in trading at a premier asset management firm, this role will provide you with unparalleled training and experience. We are looking for someone who is highly proficient, articulate, detail-oriented, and eager to be an important part of the financial markets.

 

ABOUT THE Asia Trading INTERNSHIP 

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Trading, this 12-week summer internship will provide you with valuable experience at a complex global firm. During the internship, you will help support our Asia Trading team and gain exposure to:

 

  • Assisting with booking trades
  • Conducting industry and company specific research
  • Providing market updates, news, and fund flow summaries
  • Monitoring market shifts to inform the rest of the team
  • Identifying potential risk areas and working to prevent trade or operational errors
  • Monitoring price movement, volume, and trading flows
  • Point72’s ethical decision-making approach

 

 

Key Skills
Detail-OrientedArticulateProficientResearchMarket AnalysisRisk ManagementTrade ExecutionCommunication
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsultingData & Analytics