apply to the JA Program

Applications Due: Sep 4, 2026 by 11:59p CT

Late submissions will not be considered

Must be a publicly-traded US equity with a market cap greater than $1b
May be a long or short pitch
We care about your ability to illustrate your understanding of how the company makes money, what are the key arguments the market has for your selected company, what is your view on those components and why
Formatting can be however you believe best illustrates your thought process and opinion clearly
Must be one-page, submitted in PDF format

Must be in the Cox format
- See example here. Additionally, this can be reviewed via the Career Management Center with a peer coach. BIG members are willing to quickly glance to outline any formatting issues
Must be one-page, submitted in PDF format

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

We don’t suggest one specific stock pitch format. Each year the accepted Junior Analysts have high variances in the formats of the stock pitches in their initial applications.
We screen for curiosity, desire to learn about companies, ability to think critically, and work ethic.
We encourage all applicants to use SMU’s Career Management Center and other relevant resources to aid in creating their resume and stock pitch.
However, each applicant is responsible for their own work, and all interviewees will be expected to demonstrate a proficient understanding of the work they create.
All members of BIG’s Executive Team will evaluate applications.
Each year we evaluate the quality and quantity of applicants to determine how many interviews to conduct. Historically, BIG has given interviews to the top ~40 candidates.

Jonah Swann
President
jswann@smu.edu
417-861-7338

Caed Barron
COO
cmbarron@smu.edu
806-620-7396