Tax Intern
An Internship with Point72’s Tax Team
The Tax team currently consists of seven full-time professionals who conduct tax research and tax planning projects and oversee Point72’s tax compliance for 30+ funds and 50+ private equity and management companies. The Tax team manages all tax-related projects with outside counsel, public accounting firms, and within Point72. The Tax team coordinates with Big 4 accounting firms that prepare all domestic (U.S.) and foreign (non-U.S.) Partnership, C Corporation, S Corporation, Individual, and Foundation tax filings. The Tax team is also responsible for analyzing tax implications and capital planning strategies for the Firm, including but not limited to, transactional structuring and due diligence as well as focusing on continuous improvement of tax compliance processes and controls.
Due to the complex structure of Point72, the volume and range of trading instruments used, and the level of tax planning requested by the management team, the learning opportunities within the Tax group are unlimited.
What you’ll do
- Prepare tax schedules, analysis, and supporting work papers
- Review complex partnership and corporate tax returns
- Work closely with various business units to ensure that Point72 is compliant with tax laws and policies
- Proactively interact with key internal clients and external service providers to gather information and respond to information requests
- Make recommendations for business and process improvements
What’s required
Demonstrate academic success as reflected by a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and capability to remain organized
- An ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff and a commitment to acting with professionalism and integrity at all times
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint (knowledge of VBA is preferred but not required)
- Competency with basic accounting principles and research tools, e.g. RIA Checkpoint, CCH, etc. is a plus
- Ability to work 20-30 hours per week, with the option to work additional hours
About Point72
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.