2026 Point72 Academy National Case Competition - US
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Point72
New York, NY, US
Summary
Participants will analyze a company to develop an investment thesis and present a stock pitch to investment professionals. Finalists will work with a mentor to refine their presentation for the final round in New York City.
Job Description
2026 Point72 Academy Case Competition—New York City
The Point72 Academy Case Competition is your chance to showcase your investing skills by presenting a stock pitch to Point72 with a team from your university.
You and one to three teammates will analyze a company, develop an investment thesis using publicly available sources only, and submit your pitch. Finalists will be paired with a Point72 mentor and given the opportunity to present their pitch to Point72 investment professionals in our New York City office. Prizes include scholarships and an accelerated interview process for future opportunities.
Prep your pitch: Research a company selected by Point72, develop your investment thesis using publicly available sources only, and bring your analysis to life in a presentation. You’re encouraged to use AI thoughtfully to support your research and analysis.
Refine with a Mentor: If your team is selected as a finalist, you’ll be paired with a Point72 mentor who will provide feedback as you prepare for the final round.
Present your case: Finalist teams will travel to New York City to present their investment pitch to Point72 investors. You’ll also network with your peers and representatives from our recruiting, Academy, and investing teams.
How to Participate in the Point72 Academy Case Competition—New York City
1. Register
- Form a team of two to four students from the same U.S. university. All team members must be in their first or second year of university (no third-year or higher students are eligible).
- Choose a team captain and a team name.
- The team captain will be responsible for submitting one application on behalf of the team and upload a resume for each member.
- The deadline for registration is October 1, 2026.
2. Submit
- On October 2, 2026, team captains will receive the case assignment and submission instructions.
- Teams must submit their presentation by October 12, 2026.
3. Finalist Competition
- Finalists will be notified by October 26, 2026.
- Each finalist team will be paired with a Point72 mentor for a 60-minute feedback session.
- Final presentations must be submitted by November 9, 2026.
- The Finalist Competition will take place in New York City on November 12–13.
Case Competition Timeline
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October 1, 2026 |
Registration closes |
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October 2, 2026 |
Case assignment sent via email to team captains |
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October 12, 2026 |
Deadline to submit presentation |
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October 26, 2026 |
Finalists announced & Point72 mentors assigned |
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November 9, 2026 |
Deadline to submit final presentation |
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November 12 – 13, 2026 |
Finalist Case Competition in New York |
Competition Rules and Important Considerations for Applicants
- Eligibility and Registration: All team members must attend the same accredited U.S. undergraduate institution and remain enrolled there throughout the competition.
- Students graduating outside the December 2028–July 2030 eligibility window are not eligible.
- Teams that do not follow the registration requirements may be disqualified.
Final Round Requirements:
- All team members must be available to attend the final round in New York City on November 12–13.
- Each team member must have a speaking role in the final presentation.
- Teams with absent members may be disqualified.
- Travel and Accommodations: Point72 will cover travel and accommodation expenses within reason.
- Contact Information: If you have further questions, please contact us at [email protected].
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.
Founded
2014
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Stamford, Connecticut
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.
Founded
2014
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Stamford, Connecticut