2026 UChicago BGC Finance Strategy Competition | January 22, 2027
2026 BGC Finance Strategy Competition | January 22, 2027
The BGC Finance Strategy Competition will include two sessions: an investment banking deal pitch challenge and an AI in Finance challenge. The competition is an ideal opportunity for second-year students actively recruiting for summer 2028 internships and third-year students recruiting for upcoming analyst opportunities.
IB Deal Pitch Challenge
Teams will research, analyze, and pitch a compelling acquisition target in a specified industry to a panel of BGC team members, showcasing their investment banking skills in valuation, strategic rationale, and deal structuring.
AI in Finance Challenge
Teams will analyze financial datasets and build AI models to solve investment challenges - such as portfolio optimization, risk assessment, or trading strategy development - with their solutions presented to a panel of BGC representatives based on accuracy, creativity, and practical impact.
This competition is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Sage Kelly (P'30), John Abularrage, Jason Kaufman, and the BGC Group.
Applications Now Open!
- Resume: Submit on Handshake through this posting
- Application Form: https://ucib.wufoo.com/forms/zwrfj9h04tvfc0/
- Application Deadline: December 13, 2026
- If you are applying as a team each team member must submit both the application form and their resume on this Handshake posting
Event Date: January 22, 2027
Key Dates: To Be Announced
What To Expect:
- If your team is selected for the initial round, you will submit an initial strategy deck (Career Advancement will provide a guideline).
- If your team is selected as a finalist, you will submit a final presentation based on the initial strategy deck submitted.
- For both rounds, you will be provided with resources to help you achieve your goals!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to Claire Joyce cejoyce@uchicago.edu with any questions.