Fundamental Research Fellowship, Canvas
About Proprietary ResearchOn our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our Investment Professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research.Canvas is the supply chain research group within Market Intelligence. Canvas conducts compliant supply chain research by developing deep industry expertise, talking with private company executives, and synthesizing information for portfolio managers and analysts. Our team produces impactful research that will change the way you look at the world.What you’ll doThis 6-month intensive fellowship offers hands-on experience in research, business analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and the investment process within a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment. Canvas Fellows will be considered for permanent placement on the team following completion of the program.When you join the Canvas team, you’re signing up for the learning experience of a lifetime. You will never look at anything the same way—from grocery stores to tires to semiconductors. Every day, Canvas team members speak with private company executives and learn about the businesses they’ve spent their lives building. The team synthesizes findings in comprehensive reports that are consumed by Point72 investment professionals.Other Market Intelligence divisions do quantitative research to explain what is going on in an industry. As a Fundamental Researcher, your qualitative research will explain the why. During the 6-month program based in our New York office, you will:Become a subject matter expert on an assigned industryEngage with small, medium, and large private company executives about their businesses and the industries in which they operate, gathering qualitative data on key development—including structural shifts, real-time changes in supply/demand dynamics, and emerging competitors, markets, and technologies—with a focus on understanding why they are happeningSynthesize your findings in comprehensive reports that present a view of the industryGain unparalleled exposure to, and learn from, business leaders across industries, including private company executives and your colleaguesInteract directly with our investment professionals and learn the discretionary investment process to help drive more informed investment decisionsPartner on the above with dedicated Compliance professionalsWhat Excites YouStaying current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investingSpeaking with experts both inside and outside the firm to understand data needs and offeringsAnalytical thinking and sifting through available data to find “the answer”Fast-paced work environments that at times require switching gears to address the needs of the businessWorking as part of a cross-functional team comprising investment, research, and compliance professionalsWhat Excites UsExcellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skillsSuperb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodical approach to problem-solvingAbility to collaborate and build relationships across multiple business units within the firmPeople who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution-orientated attitudeCommitment to the highest ethical standardsWhat’s RequiredUndergraduate degree conferred in 2025 or 2026Strong analytical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesAn eagerness to find out if your conclusions are right or wrongAn understanding of how companies work (their processes and outcomes) or an interest in learningIntellectual curiosity, creative thinking, maturityHighest standards of ethical decision makingWhat Success Looks LikeIntegrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standardsOwnership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your bestCommerciality – You focus on what matters most, ask questions when needed, and are cognizant of not wasting your time or that of othersHumility – You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakesAdaptability – You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficientlyAdmirability – You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, work product, and solution orientated attitudeWe take care of our peopleWe invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:Fully-paid health care benefitsGenerous parental and family leave policiesMental and physical wellness programsVolunteer opportunitiesNon-profit matching gift programSupport for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ communityTuition assistanceA 401(k) savings program with an employer match and moreAbout Point72Point72 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/.The annual base salary for this role is $100,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.