Pnl Rec And Analysis Associate
A Career with Point72's Operations Team
Point72’s Operations team supports all operational aspects of trade processing, reconciliation, financing, and reporting firmwide for all products, including equities, derivatives, bonds, foreign exchange and futures, and digital assets across global markets.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead end-to-end P&L reconciliation and analysis for multiple trading portfolios, owning daily and monthly variance resolution that informs portfolio managers, risk, and investment teams
Analyze daily, month-to-date, and year-to-date P&L variances across equities, fixed income, and derivatives to identify drivers and recommend corrective actions
Partner with traders, middle office, back office, and valuation teams to investigate breaks, validate trade and market data, and implement timely resolutions
Finalize portfolio managers' P&L through the monthly true-up process, allocating financing and adjusting residual variances to produce definitive figures for decision-making and compensation
Produce clear, actionable daily and monthly P&L variance reports and dashboards tailored for internal stakeholders
Build and maintain robust process controls, reconciliations, and documentation to ensure auditability and reliability of P&L figures
Drive automation and data quality improvements by developing tools, queries, or workflows that reduce manual effort and increase accuracy
Respond to ad hoc P&L queries from portfolio managers, trading, and investment services with timely, data-backed analysis
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that scale the team’s capabilities
WHAT'S REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
2-4 years of professional experience in product control, trade operations, or P&L reconciliation at a financial institution or asset manager
Hands-on experience performing daily and monthly P&L reconciliations between front office systems and books and records systems across equities, fixed income, and derivatives
Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and pivot tables
Practical experience using SQL or a scripting/query language for data extraction and analysis
Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets, diagnose variance drivers, and produce concise, data-driven explanations
Proven experience working directly with trading, middle office, valuation, or accounting teams to resolve issues under tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders
Self-starter with strong attention to detail, ownership mentality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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:
Sports card
Private life insurance
Private medical and dental care, with vision allowance
Private pension scheme
Volunteer opportunities
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
Business travel accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance reimbursement
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/
Our Warsaw office gives us access to world-class talent with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We're looking to build an office of subject-matter experts whose fresh perspectives will help evolve our infrastructure and advance the capabilities of our teams. Learn more at https://point72.com/locations/warsaw-office/