Signature Finance Programs

Autumn Quarter

AI in Finance Forum

September 17, 2026 | Register Here

Attend our AI in Finance Forum in New York City to connect with industry experts from leading hedge funds, asset management, trading firms, and more. Participants will attend panels led by financial services executives covering topics including innovation in financial services with AI, applications of AI in private equity and asset management, and risk management and regulation of AI. Students will have the opportunity to network with leaders pioneering AI usage at top financial firms.

AI-Enabled Investing Competition

September 18, 2026 | Register Here

The AI -Enabled Investing Competition is an opportunity for students to develop analysis and models to propose investment recommendations in real-time using AI tools. Participants will receive feedback and coaching from industry leaders using AI in financial services. Students of all experience levels are encouraged to participate (as part of a team or can request team assignment)!

Asset Management Immersion Program

September 24, 2026 | Register Here

This workshop will provide students with a comprehensive overview of asset management, career paths & what analysts actually do day to day, foundational skills utilized in asset management including: asset classes & portfolio construction, what makes a good industry, and a good company to invest in, valuation techniques and engagement with the management team, structuring an investment thesis and using AI as a public market investor.

Finance and Investment Banking Immersion Program

September 25, 2026 | Register Here

This workshop will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the finance recruiting process, opportunities to network, and prepare students for next steps to recruit.

Private Markets Program

September 20-25, 2026

The UChicago Private Markets Program is a one-week immersive academic and career-oriented program to educate students in the Private Markets through theory, cases, and modeling workshops, and position them to pursue professional opportunities in private equity, private credit, family capital and private markets investing, and investment banking.

Restructuring Finance Foundations

September 22-25, 2026

This experience will provide students with an introduction to key concepts in restructuring including debt, equity, and both in-court and out-of-court restructuring. This will be foundational for programming in students' sophomore and junior years to prepare them for roles in restructuring. To participate, students must be members of the Restructuring Finance Program.

Venture Capital Immersion Program

September 22-25, 2026 | Apply Here

This program will serve as an introduction to venture capital investing and the start-up funding lifecycle, from angel investing to IPO. Students will explore how venture capital firms source, evaluate, and structure investments.

Sophomore Finance Networking Night

October 14, 2026 | Register Here

At this UChicago-exclusive event, second-year students network with top investment banking and sell-side firms including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. The event kicks off third year internship recruiting and helps students get ahead of the accelerated hiring process.

Sophomore Buy-Side Networking Night

October 21, 2026 | Register Here

At this UChicago-exclusive event, second-year students network with top buy-side firms such as Blackstone, Citadel, Millennium and more. The event kicks off third year internship recruiting and helps students get ahead of the accelerated hiring process.

Fixed Income Investment Competition

October 30, 2026 | Register Here

The Fixed Income Investment Competition gives students the opportunity to develop and present a comprehensive fixed income investment recommendation. Teams of 3–4 will conduct in-depth analysis, apply qualitative and quantitative research, and communicate their strategy clearly. Participants gain hands-on experience, receive feedback from industry professionals, and deepen their understanding of fixed income markets. Students of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, either with a team or by requesting placement.

Rogers Scholars Program

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The Rogers Scholars Program in Finance provides career resources and funded internship opportunities for students in leading endowment and non-profit investment offices. The program is open to all students.

Winter Quarter

Financial Markets Program

The Financial Markets Program is a selective admission program that supports students interested in quantitative finance careers. Participants complete a three-year curriculum that includes technical trainings, internship and recruiting support, and hands-on experiential learning opportunities such as the annual UChicago Trading Competition. Participants completing program requirements receive a transcript designation at graduation.

Restructuring Finance Program

The Restructuring Finance Program is a selective, two-year-long pre-professional program designed to prepare undergraduates for a career in restructuring investment banking. The restructuring specialty in investment banking is critical to support distressed companies in today’s economy, and this program will provide students with the experience and interdisciplinary skillset they need to secure roles in this rapidly growing area of finance.

Private Equity Program

The Private Equity Program is a selective, one-year program designed to prepare students for PE-specific recruiting through a strong foundational understanding of the investing landscape, modelling skills for interviewing, and networking opportunities.

College Venture Capital Investment Competition

Working in teams, students take the role of VCs and hear pitches from real startups. You will assess the investment opportunities and pitch an investment strategy to a panel of judges who are practicing venture capitalists. The winner of the UChicago College event will advance to the February regional event at Columbia University and compete for a chance to participate in the global final in April with a $5,000 prize! Co-hosted by Midway Ventures, this day-long competition is an incredible hands-on opportunity for students interested in VC! Dates and application instructions for 2027 Competition will be shared in Autumn Quarter 2026.

Off-Cycle Recruiting: Perspectives from Upperclassmen

February 10, 2027 | Register Here

Join upperclassmen who secured finance roles outside the traditional sophomore recruiting timeline as they share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned. This panel and networking event highlights the many pathways to breaking into finance, showing students that exciting opportunities exist well beyond the formal U.S. recruiting cycle.

First Year Investment Pitch Competition

February 12, 2027 | Register Here

The UChicago First Year Stock Pitch Competition is an opportunity for First Year students to explore public equities investing by constructing a detailed analysis of an investment recommendation! Participants will benefit from preparation workshops, mentorship, and office-hour coaching resources. First Year students of all experience levels are encouraged to participate (as part of a team or request team assignment)!

Spring Quarter

Distressed Bond Pitch Competition

March 31, 2027

The Distressed Bond Investment Pitch Competition gives students the opportunity to step directly into the world of credit investing by evaluating a single distressed bond and presenting a targeted investment recommendation to a panel of industry experts. This competition is open to members of the Restructuring Finance Program, but if you are especially interested in participating, please reach out to Fatima Chughtai at fchughtai@uchicago.edu.

Brevan Howard and UChicago Digital Assets Trading Competition

April 23, 2027 | Register Here

The Digital Assets Trading Competition is a great opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the digital assets and crypto currency space. Based on portfolio performance, the top three participants will receive cash prizes!

Trading Competition

April 9-10, 2027 | Apply Here

The UChicago Trading Competition is the nation’s premier algorithmic trading competition. The competition features case studies designed to challenge participants in multiple aspects and themes of trading. Participants are asked to develop algorithms to make automated trading decisions, and will have their technical programming skills, financial acumen, and ability to adjust based on algorithm performance tested. The competition is supported by the leading companies in algorithmic trading.

Stock Pitch Competition

April 16, 2027 | Register Here

The UChicago Stock Pitch Competition is an opportunity for you to explore public equities investing by constructing a detailed analysis of an investment recommendation. Teams of 3-4 UChicago undergraduate students will analyze and present a stock investment opportunity, demonstrating skills in research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and ability to effectively communicate their findings.

PE Deal Pitch Competition

May 14, 2027 | Register Here

The UChicago Private Equity Deal Pitch Competition is an opportunity for students to explore private equity investments by creating and delivering a deal memo and investment recommendation. Teams of 3-4 UChicago undergraduate students will analyze and present a company of their choice, demonstrating skills in research, financial acumen, and ability to effectively communicate their findings.