Point72 Academy Investment Analyst Program for Upcoming Graduates (2025 – HK) 

We’re training the next generation of Point72 investors 

The Point72 Academy Investment Analyst Program for Upcoming Graduates is a paid ten-month training program designed to introduce you to the buy-side and prepare you for a potential career as an analyst at Point72.   

We’re looking for current students graduating between December 2024 and July 2025 to join our 2025 classes.  

After successfully completing the program, you’ll have the opportunity to join a network of more than 170 Point72 Academy graduates who we have placed at our firm, as of April 2024. If you are successfully placed as an analyst, you will have access to mentorship and professional development resources that can help you progress your career for years to come.  

 
What you’ll do 

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 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:  

• 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) in an Asian language and high levels of self-motivation.

 WE WANT YOU TO APPLY IF YOU ARE:  

• A current student who will graduate from university between December 2024 and July 2025.  
• 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.  

WHAT TO EXPECT:   

• Your online application, essays, and resume will serve as an introduction to who you are as a candidate. Once you complete the online application, we will begin reviewing your profile. 
• Selected candidates will then receive an email invitation to participate in a case study, allowing you to showcase your experiences and demonstrate your business acumen.  
• Following submission and review of your case study, the next step would be virtual one on one interviews with various members of the Academy team, if selected.  

There is no set application deadline for this position. We strongly encourage you to apply and fulfill all requirements as soon as you feel ready to begin the hiring process.  

Please note that any use of GenAI is strictly prohibited when completing this application.