Cubist Systematic - Best place to be for quants - Department Head Point72 Employee Review

5.0
17 Nov 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the best data functions one can find anywhere in hedge fund industry. 24x7 data support by knowledgeable and highly qualified (PhDs and Masters degree holders) data scientists. Organization is highly structured but also open to innovation. Flat structure helps management hear new ideas. Straightforward merit based rewards and CEO knows every employee and his/her career objectives.

Cons

This is not a place for faint of heart. Very tough environment where you will not survive unless you are talented and hardworking. Relentless pursuit of productivity and excellence.

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5.0
30 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Just joined recently. A ton of resources at the firm, its been good so far

Cons

I came from a competitor firm. Not actually a con to me but I noticed worse employee perks e.g. no dinner provided on Uber etc

5.0
27 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Excellect company culture, beautiful offices, very good compensation and benefits, amazing opportunities for professional development

Cons

Very fast paced and innovative with high expectations, if you aren't a fast learner and highly adaptive you won't last here. It's a hedge fund so be prepared for some serious egos, but generally speaking the people are quite nice. They don't have a CFO, so it sometimes feels like central coordination/strategy is lacking to the back office finance function.

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