2026 Summer Tax Compliance Internship

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Hands-on access to tools and resources

Job summary

A leading global alternative investment firm is offering a Tax Compliance internship for individuals interested in a career in Tax. This 10-week program based in New York will allow you to engage in tax preparation reviews, project management, and learn about various tax issues across funds. Expected candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, with strong analytical and technical skills. A competitive salary of $75,000 (USD) will be prorated based on internship duration.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and reviewing tax workpapers and estimates.
• Review investments for tax sensitivities.
• Generate tax return templates for external advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication skills

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Expected Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Point72’s Tax team oversees tax compliance for 30+ funds, 75+ private equity and management companies, high net worth individuals, and tax‑exempt organizations. We conduct tax research and manage all tax‑related projects with external counsel, public accounting firms, and within Point72. The Tax team coordinates with Big Four accounting firms to prepare and review partnership, corporate, individual, international, and state returns.

We are constantly improving our processes and learning opportunities are virtually unlimited as we manage a complex tax structure across multiple businesses.

About The Tax Internship

The Tax Compliance internship at Point72 provides individuals interested in pursuing a career in Tax at an investment firm with a valuable, hands‑on experience. During the 10‑week internship based in our Stamford, CT or New York, NY office, you will gain exposure to:

• Helping to prepare and perform initial reviews of various tax workpapers, partnership allocations, and tax estimates to assist with the tax compliance process as needed
• Assisting with daily processes such as reviewing investments for tax sensitivities
• Proprietary internal software to generate Schedules K-1 and tax return templates to be used by external tax advisors to prepare tax returns
• Hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, management company, and exempt organization tax returns and issues

Summer Internship Program at Point72

In addition to the learning and development you’ll receive in your day‑to‑day role with your team, as a part of our summer internship program you will:

• Work alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals
• Meet your peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events
• Attend sessions with senior leaders discussing their expertise and career paths
• Get hands‑on access to the wealth of tools and resources that Point72 employees use every day
• Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
• Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
• Participate in networking opportunities across the firm, with groups such as Trading, Finance, Trade Support, Compliance, and Technology

What’s required

• Expected Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (Spring 2026 - Spring 2027)
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail and capability to remain organized
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team
• Ability and willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

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, visitwww.Point72.com.

The annual base salary is $75,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. 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.