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A Career with Point72's Technology Team
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm's IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We're a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications.
As a member of Point72's Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one-helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity-all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Build and lead the end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure and data center projects that increase reliability, performance, and scalability across the firm
Develop and manage detailed project plans and schedules, including milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and risk mitigation to drive timely, on-budget delivery
Partner with network engineering, data center operations, security, business teams, and external vendors to coordinate implementation and resolve technical or operational blockers
Oversee installation and commissioning of network hardware, software, cabling, and data center systems while minimizing disruption to trading and business operations
Ensure solutions conform to business requirements, technical standards, security protocols, and regulatory compliance expectations
Design and execute measurable change management plans that include stakeholder engagement, communications, training, adoption metrics, and satisfaction tracking to maximize successful technology adoption
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders during project delivery, delivering clear status updates, managing expectations, and escalating issues to leadership when needed
Drive continuous improvement of delivery and implementation processes by capturing lessons learned, applying industry best practices, and standardizing repeatable deployment patterns
Champion the adoption of automation and artificial intelligence tools to accelerate delivery, reduce manual effort, and improve operational visibility
WHAT'S REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, network engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project delivery and implementation with a primary focus on network infrastructure and data center solutions
Extensive experience working at a financial or asset management firm, with familiarity in low-latency networking, high-availability architectures, and industry-specific infrastructure requirements
Demonstrated technical knowledge of network and data center infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, dense wavelength division multiplexing, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, DHCP, power systems, cooling, structured cabling, colocation operations, and cloud connectivity
Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects, including development of detailed schedules, resource planning, vendor coordination, and risk mitigation
Practical experience applying change management methodologies such as Prosci and developing measurable adoption plans with stakeholder engagement and training components
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, and Teams, and experience leveraging automation and AI tools to improve delivery productivity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with familiarity in IT service management frameworks such as ITIL
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
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/.

The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000-$300,000 (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 range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.