Investment Analyst Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

Point72 Academy 2026 Investment Analyst Program for Experienced Professionals

We’re training 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 a Fundamental Equities Financial 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 will benefit from our mentorship culture and ongoing professional development resources that are dedicated to your continued growth beyond the Academy.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL 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, investment professionals and professors from some of the world’s 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 a portion of this training will take place in our New York City office.
• Apply the skills you’ve developed 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 Academy, you’ll have the opportunity to interview for an equity research analyst role at Point72, where you’ll work 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 analysis, you’ll attempt to 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 team’s investment strategies as you:

• Develop sophisticated financial models to help you understand the businesses you 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 to identifying and opining on key market debates that drive stock prices.
• Creatively research questions subject to the firm's compliance policies and procedures.
• Recognize variant views versus the market.
• Conduct yourself with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

At the Point72 Academy, we hire for potential. 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 skills, demonstrated through work experience and/or graduate education in fields such as finance, law, philosophy, economics, history, political science, journalism, humanities, or liberal arts.
• The ability and ambition to learn quickly, as we prepare you to potentially join a fundamental equities investing 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. The start class you will be considered for depends on when you apply.

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 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. 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.

We’re a firm that thrives on ideas, and we’ve found that the Point72 Academy has provided us with diverse viewpoints and perspectives. We can offer support in Academy Associates’ growth and development as analysts and portfolio managers.

There is no set application deadline for this position. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the program is at capacity. We strongly encourage you to apply and fulfill all requirements as soon as you feel ready to begin the hiring process. Please note, you may only submit one application to the Academy program globally, so please be sure to apply to the region you are most interested in.

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your career in the world of investing with Point72 Academy.

COMPENSATION

The US annual base salary for this role is $125,000 (USD) which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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