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Psychologist

Point72
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Stamford, CT, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program

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  • Point72’s Intelligence team is seeking a subject matter expert to join their dynamic assessment and selection team, which has a significant impact on the firm.
  • The role requires a PhD in cognitive psychology or related fields and involves designing research-driven assessment tools and synthesizing findings for senior leaders.
  • Candidates should have excellent communication skills, experience in qualitative and quantitative assessments, and the ability to conduct structured interviews.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
  • Ideal candidates will have a commitment to ethical standards and a willingness to learn about the financial services industry, with no prior experience required.

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/.




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