AlphaSights Case Competition, 2024 - UNC - Chapel Hill

2024 AlphaSights Case Competition

Timeline

• Application deadline: Tuesday, September 17th at 11:59PM ET
• Case sent to teams: Wednesday, September 18th
• Prep Night: Wednesday, September 25th
• Case presentations due: Wednesday, September 25th at 11:59PM ET
• Competition: Thursday, September 26th
• Winners announced: Thursday, September 26th
• Final-round interviews: Friday, September 27th 

Who we are 

In today’s global economy, accessing what’s available to everyone on the internet is no longer sufficient. Those who want to stay ahead of the competition need to access insights by speaking directly with highly specialized experts in the field. The knowledge-on-demand industry facilitates this in-depth research.

Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on-demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 1500+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world's top investment funds, consultancies and Fortune 500s. Learn more about us at alphasights.com. 

Competition details

This competition is intended to provide a learning and skill-building experience and will encourage healthy competition. It will also provide you an opportunity to learn more about AlphaSights and potential career opportunities with our company. 

One week before the competition you will receive a sample project for which you will need to find relevant industry experts. During the competition, you will have 15 minutes to present your findings to an AlphaSights Vice President. Each teammate must propose and present one expert each, along with a few questions to ask the expert to ensure they are a good fit for the client. Please prepare your findings in a slide deck and be prepared to engage in a more detailed conversation with the judges about your rationale for picking these experts. In a final slide or two, please include (1) the order in which you think the clients should take the calls and (2) what you would proactively suggest to the client as the next two calls in their project based on what you have learned. 

In addition to the presentation, you will perform a mock phone call, role-playing as an Associate at AlphaSights speaking to the expert. You will spend five minutes introducing yourself, AlphaSights, why you think they would be a good fit and determining if their background and experience would be helpful to the clients.

Requirements to participate:  

• Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors (Class of 2025, 2026) 
• Track record of strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.3) 
• Extracurricular achievement throughout university
• Outstanding communication skills
• All majors and fields of study are encouraged to participate
• Work authorization in the United States; we do not sponsor visas but will consider applicants with STEM/OPT eligibility

Benefits

• Opportunity to think strategically, enhance business acumen and interface with senior leadership at AlphaSights.
• Finalists will be offered individual final-round interviews for a Summer Associate internship or an Associate role with AlphaSights and company swag. 
• The top-scoring team will be offered individual final-round interviews for a Summer Associate internship or an Associate role with AlphaSights, company swag and a $1,000 cash prize.