Natixis Investment Managers launches The Students Challenge  

Registration is open for The Students Challenge by Natixis Investment Managers. Final-year undergraduate students and master’s degree candidates from business and engineering schools as well as universities are invited to apply from November 3 to 25, 2026.  

The challenge will bring together up to 12 teams of 5 to 6 students who will tackle the real-world challenges of asset management. It is organized in partnership with industry leaders FactSet and Morningstar Sustainalytics, and encourages innovation and team spirit.   

An immersive and sustainable experience 

The 7^th edition of The Students Challenge by Natixis Investment Managers is a unique opportunity for students from around the world to live a 360° experience as Portfolio Managers and enjoy the mentoring of some of the best investment professionals.  

The mixed and multidisciplinary teams will manage a $100 million virtual multi-asset portfolio, with a focus on sustainable investing and specific investment constraints to adhere to.  

At the end of this collective experience, three finalist teams will come together to compete for the first prize during the final in Paris on June 24, 2027.