What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Internship - Fundamental Research Intern, Canvas position at Point72?
About Canvas
On our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our Investment Professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research.
Canvas is the supply chain research group within Market Intelligence. Canvas conducts compliant supply chain research by developing deep industry expertise, talking with private company executives, and synthesizing information for portfolio managers and analysts. Our team produces impactful research that will change the way you look at the world.
Role Summary
When you join the Canvas team, you’re signing up for the learning experience of a lifetime. You will never look at anything the same way—from grocery stores to tires to semiconductors. Every day, Canvas team members speak with some of the most successful private company executives and learn about the businesses they’ve spent their lives building. The team synthesizes findings in comprehensive reports that are consumed by Point72 investment professionals.
Other Market Intelligence divisions do quantitative research to explain what is going on in an industry. As a Fundamental Researcher, your qualitative research will explain the why. During the program based in our New York office, you will gain exposure to:
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:
The annual base salary is $81,000-$100,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
On our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our Investment Professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research.
Canvas is the supply chain research group within Market Intelligence. Canvas conducts compliant supply chain research by developing deep industry expertise, talking with private company executives, and synthesizing information for portfolio managers and analysts. Our team produces impactful research that will change the way you look at the world.
Role Summary
When you join the Canvas team, you’re signing up for the learning experience of a lifetime. You will never look at anything the same way—from grocery stores to tires to semiconductors. Every day, Canvas team members speak with some of the most successful private company executives and learn about the businesses they’ve spent their lives building. The team synthesizes findings in comprehensive reports that are consumed by Point72 investment professionals.
Other Market Intelligence divisions do quantitative research to explain what is going on in an industry. As a Fundamental Researcher, your qualitative research will explain the why. During the program based in our New York office, you will gain exposure to:
- How to develop subject matter expertise in multiple different industries.
- Learning from small, medium, and large private company executives about their businesses and the industries in which they operate, including gathering qualitative data on what is happening (e.g., structural shifts; real-time changes in supply/demand dynamics; and emerging competitors, markets, and technologies) and, importantly, why it is happening
- Synthesizing your findings in comprehensive daily summaries and reports that present a view of an industry
- Access to business leaders across industries, including private company executives and your colleagues
- How Canvas works with investment professionals and helps drive more informed investment decisions.
- Speaking with experts both inside and outside the Firm to understand research needs and offerings
- Analytical thinking and sifting through available data to find “the answer”
- Staying current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investing
- Fast-paced work environments that at times require switching gears to address the needs of the business
- Working as part of a cross-functional team made up of Investment, Research, and Compliance professionals
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
- Superb business intuition and a solution-oriented, methodological approach to problem solving
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships across multiple business units within the Firm
- People who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and attitude
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards working closely with the Firm’s Compliance team
- Demonstrated academic success and strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- An eagerness to find out if your conclusions are right or wrong
- An interest in learning how companies work (their processes and outcomes)
- Intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, maturity
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
- Integrity—You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards[WS1]
- Ownership—You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your best
- Commerciality—You focus on what matters most, ask questions when needed, and are cognizant about not wasting your time or that of others
- Humility—You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakes
- Adaptability—You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficiently
- Admirability—You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, work product, and solution orientated attitude
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 best-in-class tools and resources
- Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
- Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
The annual base salary is $81,000-$100,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
Salary : $81,000 - $100,000
