Point72 Academy 2026 Investment Analyst Program for Experienced Professionals UK
Job Summary
Point72 Academy 2026Investment Analyst Program for Experienced Professionals
Weretraining the next generation of Point72 discretionary investment professionals. The Point72 Academy Program is a ten-month paid training program designed to introduce you to the buy-side and prepare you for a potential career as aFundamental EquitiesFinancial Analyst at Point72.
Upon successfully graduating from the Academy you will have the opportunity to be placed in a role on a long/short equity investing team.
As an analyst at Point72 you willbenefitfrom our mentorship culture and ongoing professional development resources that are dedicated to your continued growth beyond the Academy.
WHAT YOULL DO:
Learn the fundamental research and analysis skills needed to be an analyst at Point72 and apply intellectual curiosity in a role that values creativity autonomy and analytical rigor.
- Develop sophisticated company analysis and modeling skills from our Academy faculty investmentprofessionalsand professors from some of the worlds leading universities.
- Learn statistics accounting financial modeling data analysis coding and more.
- Complete a compliance training curriculum to prepare you for an analyst role.
- For all Academy Associates at least aportionof this training will take place in our New York City office
- Apply the skillsyouvedeveloped to real-life situations as you rotate with two investing teams.
- Gain firsthand experience and valuable mentorship from our investment professionals during your rotations.
Upon Successful Graduation: The Analyst Role
Upon the successful completion of the Academyyoullhave the opportunity to interview for an equity research analystroleat Point72 whereyoullwork closely with your portfolio manager and team to develop a deep understanding of companies across industries and around the world. Through fundamental research and financial analysisyoullattemptto see change before it happens and turn those insights into actionable investment ideas. You can apply your financial acumen and curiosity to help shape your teams investment strategies as you:
- Develop sophisticated financial models to help you understand the businessesyou cover and how they are changing
- Perform fundamental research; attend industry events interact with sell-side research analysts and sales professionals and analyze compliant data sets.
- Constantly develop your skills through coaching from your portfolio manager and by using the full breadth of the professional development resources available to you
- Apply your ever-growing knowledge base toidentifyingand opining on key market debates that drive stock prices
- Creatively research questions subject to thefirmscompliance policies and procedures
- Recognize variant views versus the market
- Conduct yourself with the highest levels of professionalism integrity and ethics
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
At the Point72 Academy wehire forpotential. We are looking for problem-solvers who offer unique perspectives that can be applied to investing. We want you to apply if you have:
- Superior analytical skillsdemonstratedthrough work experience and/or graduate education in fields such asfinancelaw philosophy economics history political science journalism humanities or liberal arts.
- The ability and ambition to learn quickly as we prepare you topotentially join afundamental equitiesinvesting team as an investment analyst.
- A demonstrated passion for problem-solving regardless of discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate well with others.
- A fierce commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Self-motivation maturity and eagerness to learn.
- Exceptional critical and analytical thinking ability.
- An undergraduate degree (or above).
TIMING:
We have three start dates per year. Thestartclass you will be considered for depends on whenyouapply.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Your online applicationessaysand resume will serve as an introduction to who you are as a you complete the online application we will begin reviewing your profile.
- Selected candidates will then receive an email invitation toparticipatein a case study allowing you toshowcaseyour experiences anddemonstrateyour business acumen.
- Following submission and review of your case study the next step would be an online assessment and virtual one on one interviews with various members of the Academy team if selected.
ABOUT POINT72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. onmore 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 andretainthe industrys brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our peoples long-term growth.
Werea firm that thrives on ideas andwevefound that the Point72 Academy has provided us with diverse viewpoints and perspectives. Wecanoffer support inAcademy Associatesgrowth and development as analysts and portfolio managers.
Dontmiss this opportunity to kickstart your career in the world of investing with Point72 Academy.
Please note that any use ofGenAIisstrictly prohibitedwhen completing this application.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We invest in Discretionary Long/Short, Macro, and Systematic strategies. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. Join our team to innovate, experiment, and be the best at what you do.