2026 Point72 Academy Insight Program – Japan

Point72 Academy Insight Program は、投資のキャリアに関心を持つ大学生を対象とした、対面形式・1週間の職場体験プログラムです。専攻分野を問わず、あらゆる学問分野の学生に向けて設計されています。

• 専攻分野不問
  あらゆる学問分野の学生を歓迎します。専攻や分野は選考の決定要因ではありません。チームで円滑に協働できる力、高い誠実さ、知的好奇心、リーダーシップの素養を備え、金融市場に強い関心を持つ方を求めています。
• 金融サービス業界への高い関心
  金融サービス業界に対して強い意欲・関心を有していることが望まれます。本プログラムの特性上、企業分析や株式分析に関心をお持ちの方を歓迎します。
• 優れたコミュニケーション能力と主体性
  口頭および文書での高いコミュニケーション能力を持ち、自ら考え行動できる方。
• 多様性に貢献できる資質・経験
  変化への適応力、異文化理解力、困難に向き合う強さ（レジリエンス）を備え、これまでの経験を通じて当社に多様な視点をもたらしていただける方。

以下の条件を満たす方を対象としています。

• 日本国内の大学または大学院に在籍している方。
• 日本語および英語を使用して、円滑にコミュニケーションが取れる方。
• リサーチや問題解決に強い関心を持ち、高い知的好奇心をもって継続的に視野を広げられる方。
• 高いプロフェッショナリズム、誠実さ、倫理観、そして卓越性を大切にし、学業および将来のキャリアに真摯に取り組める方。
• 主体性を持ち、金融業界でのキャリアを探求することに高い意欲をお持ちの方。
• 2026年8月24日（月）から28日（金）までの5日間、東京オフィスでの対面プログラムに参加可能であること。

※旅費支援について：東京都外の大学に在籍する学生に対しては、大学所在地から東京までの合理的な範囲の交通費を支給します。

• 応募締切：2026年6月14日
• 書類選考および所定の選考プロセスを経て、選考を通過された方には2026年7月27日までに結果をご連絡します。
• 本プログラムは、2026年8月24日から28日の期間、東京にて対面形式で実施されます。

This program is open to students planning to graduate between December 2026 to September 2028 who are eager to learn about our business and company culture. Our goal is to increase students’ awareness and access to a career in investing. Over the course of five days in our Tokyo office, you will gain exposure to financial markets and observe the day-to-day activities of our Academy professionals.  You’ll experience firsthand what it’s like to work at Point72 — learning the fundamentals of our business, seeing how investment ideas are developed, and interacting with our team. You’ll also gain insight into the role of a Point72 Academy Associate and receive feedback from Academy leadership.

• Learn the Business: Gain an understanding of the role of a Point72 investment analyst by interacting with our professionals.
• Observe and Reflect: Watch Academy teaching sessions, reflect on your observations and discuss your insights with a Point72 Academy Coach.
• Explore your interests: Discover where your skills and passions fit best by immersing yourself in interactive learning sessions, and skills workshops.
• Expand Your Network: Work with fellow students interested in finance throughout the program and broaden your network.

• 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 nature of this program.
• Candidates with excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and high levels of self-motivation.
• Students who possess adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and past experiences that can contribute to the firm's diverse perspectives.

• Enrolled in university or graduate school in Japan.
• Fluent in Japanese and English.
• 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, ethics, and excellence.
• Highly self-driven and motivated to explore a career in finance.
• Available to participate in-person in our Tokyo offices for five days from August 24 to 28, 2026.
• Point72 will cover reasonable travel for students at universities located outside of Tokyo to and from your university location.

• Submit your application by June 14, 2026.
• Following a brief assessment period, we will notify selected participants by July 27, 2026.
• The program will run in-person in Tokyo from August 24 to 28, 2026.

The Point72 Academy Insight Program is conducted in both English and Japanese. 

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

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, and we are able to offer support in their growth and development as analysts and portfolio managers.