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Point72 Academy Investment Analyst Program for Upcoming Graduates (2026 - UK)

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Point72

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Data
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a graduating student (Dec 2025 - July 2026) with a strong interest in finance, excellent communication skills, teamwork, integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to ethics.
  • You will analyze companies, develop financial models, conduct research, rotate with investment teams, and receive mentorship while honing your skills in finance and data analysis.

Requirements

  • We welcome students from all academic disciplines. Your field of study or major is not a determining factor; we seek individuals who can effectively manage teamwork, exhibit integrity, possess intellectual curiosity, demonstrate leadership potential, and express a keen interest in the financial markets.
  • Students should have a high enthusiasm for the financial services industry. Interest in analyzing companies and looking at stocks is recommended given the project-based nature of this program.
  • Candidates with excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and high levels of self-motivation.
  • A current student who will graduate from university between December 2025 and July 2026.
  • Fascinated by research and problem-solving, relentlessly curious, and constantly expanding your horizons.
  • Committed to continued success in your academic and professional career with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and excellence.
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
  • Highly self-driven and motivated to explore a career in finance.

Responsibilities

  • Join us to learn the fundamental research and analysis skills needed to be an analyst at Point72 as you apply your intellectual curiosity in a role that prizes creativity, autonomy, and analytical rigor. The program begins with eight months of formal training followed by two months of rotations with investment teams or similar roles on our platform. Best of all, upon successful program graduation, you may have the chance to join an investing team as a full-time analyst.
  • Develop sophisticated company analysis and modeling skills from our Academy faculty, investment professionals, and professors from some of the world’s leading universities.
  • Learn statistics, accounting, financial modeling, data analysis, coding, and more.
  • Apply the skills you’ve developed to real-life situations as you rotate with up to three investing teams.
  • Gain firsthand experience and valuable mentorship from our investment professionals during your rotations.
  • Upon Successful Graduation: The Analyst Role
  • You may have the opportunity to become an equity research analyst at Point72, where you can apply your financial acumen and curiosity to help shape your team’s investment strategies as you:
  • Develop sophisticated financial models to help you understand the businesses you cover and how they are changing.
  • Perform company channel checks; attend industry events; build relationships with industry contacts, sell-side analysts, and research associates; analyze data sets; and conduct other research.
  • Constantly develop your skills through coaching from your Portfolio Manager and by using the full breadth of the Professional Development resources available to you.
  • Conduct yourself with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, ethics, and excellence.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Point72 Academy Investment Analyst Program?

The program is a paid ten-month training program.

Who is eligible to apply for the program?

Current students graduating between December 2025 and July 2026 are eligible to apply.

What skills will I learn during the program?

You will learn fundamental research and analysis skills, including statistics, accounting, financial modeling, data analysis, and coding.

What does the training structure look like?

The program begins with eight months of formal training followed by two months of rotations with investment teams or similar roles.

Is there a possibility for a full-time position after completing the program?

Yes, upon successful graduation, you may have the opportunity to join an investing team as a full-time analyst.

What kind of mentorship is provided during the program?

You will gain firsthand experience and valuable mentorship from investment professionals during your rotations.

Can students from any major apply for this program?

Yes, the program welcomes students from all academic disciplines; your field of study is not a determining factor.

What are the key characteristics Point72 is looking for in candidates?

They seek individuals who can effectively manage teamwork, exhibit integrity, possess intellectual curiosity, demonstrate leadership potential, and express a keen interest in financial markets.

What materials do I need to submit with my application?

You will need to submit your online application, essays, and resume.

Will there be an interview process?

Yes, selected candidates will participate in a case study followed by virtual one-on-one interviews with various members of the Academy team.

Is there an application deadline?

There is no set application deadline; candidates are considered as they apply until the program is at capacity.

Can I apply to more than one region for the Academy program?

No, you may only submit one application to the Academy program globally; please apply to the region you are most interested in.

Is there any specific use of technology prohibited during the application process?

Yes, any use of GenAI is strictly prohibited when completing this application.

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Point72

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking.