Psychologist

A CAREER WITH POINT72'S INTELLIGENCE TEAM

Point72’s Intelligence team sets the industry standard for intelligence driven analysis by proactively identifying, monitoring, and assessing various sources of risk using proprietary tools and specialized tradecraft. We support senior management by providing strategic assessments, actionable recommendations, and real-time escalations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are looking for a subject matter expert to join a dynamic assessment and selection team with highly visible impact. You will collaborate across departments internally and provide recommendations to senior leaders based on your judgments and insights. You will be a hands-on practitioner, designing and conducting applied research. This is NOT a clinical role. Specifically, you will:

Apply domain expertise to support the firm in identifying, assessing, and interviewing candidates

Develop and implement research-driven assessment tools and processes

Synthesize findings, author reports, and produce high-quality recommendations for senior leaders across the firm

Serve as a technical advisor in the domain of psychology and brief internal stakeholders on team processes

Identify and integrate emerging research and techniques that improve internal processes

WHAT’S REQUIRED

PhD degree in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, decision science, social psychology, organizational psychology, or a related field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex concepts clear to senior stakeholders

Demonstrated experience designing, evaluating, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative assessments and organizational data

Experience conducting structured interviews and translating interview data into evidence-based assessments

Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to evaluate alternative explanations and guard against bias

Ability to collaborate across departments and provide clear recommendations based on sound judgment

Willingness to quickly learn the financial services industry; prior financial services experience is not required

Commitment to the highest ethical standards

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Volunteer opportunities

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community

Mental and physical wellness programs

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

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. For more information, visit https://point72.com/ .