Becoming a Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy
Point72 Academy
15 episodes
1 week ago
DISCLAIMER: All information provided herein is for informational purposes only, is not investment advice, and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. This podcast does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any security or investment product. Any such offer or solicitation may only be made by means of delivery of an approved confidential offering memorandum. This podcast may not be copied or distributed for any purpose, and may not be used by anyone for any purpose in whole or in part without the express prior written consent of Point72.
The role of an investment analyst is fulfilling, ever-changing, and rigorous—and might not be what you expect. If you’ve ever wondered about a career in investing, this is your chance to experience what it’s like to earn a place on an investing team at Point72.
Since 2015, Point72 Academy has been providing paths for people with a variety of educational and professional experience to become analysts at our Firm. This series gives you a firsthand look at the curriculum of the industry’s premier analyst training program and presents insights from experienced investment professionals, industry leaders, and Point72 Academy alumni about what it takes to build a career in investing at Point72.
Join Jaimi Goodfriend, director of the Point72 Academy, Hedge Fund Monthly “50 Women in Hedge Funds” honoree, and host of Becoming A Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy for an unprecedented look at how to earn one of the most interesting jobs in the world.
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DISCLAIMER: All information provided herein is for informational purposes only, is not investment advice, and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. This podcast does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any security or investment product. Any such offer or solicitation may only be made by means of delivery of an approved confidential offering memorandum. This podcast may not be copied or distributed for any purpose, and may not be used by anyone for any purpose in whole or in part without the express prior written consent of Point72.
The role of an investment analyst is fulfilling, ever-changing, and rigorous—and might not be what you expect. If you’ve ever wondered about a career in investing, this is your chance to experience what it’s like to earn a place on an investing team at Point72.
Since 2015, Point72 Academy has been providing paths for people with a variety of educational and professional experience to become analysts at our Firm. This series gives you a firsthand look at the curriculum of the industry’s premier analyst training program and presents insights from experienced investment professionals, industry leaders, and Point72 Academy alumni about what it takes to build a career in investing at Point72.
Join Jaimi Goodfriend, director of the Point72 Academy, Hedge Fund Monthly “50 Women in Hedge Funds” honoree, and host of Becoming A Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy for an unprecedented look at how to earn one of the most interesting jobs in the world.
Steve Cohen, Point72 founder and CEO, shares interview tips for candidates, the importance of continuous learning, and what his typical day looks like.
Point72 CEO Steve Cohen joins Harry Schwefel, our Co-Chief Investment Officer, to discuss the qualities that distinguish a great investor from a good one, our focus on talent development, and the importance of idea generation in our industry.
Hear four interns from our 2024 summer program share how they prepared for the application process, the projects they worked on, and the insights they gained into the hedge fund industry along the way.
Three analysts from London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo share their Point72 Academy experiences and how working for a global firm has helped in their career development.
Our analyst coach asks two Point72 long/short analysts about the hard and soft skills needed for their role and how they continue to strengthen their knowledge and investment processes in our development program.
A Point72 portfolio manager and two of his analysts talk about what PMs look for in Academy Associates, the challenges and lessons learned along the way, and how the Academy prepared each of them for their analyst roles today.
Wonder what it’s like after you’ve joined the Point72 Academy? This episode will show you how our curriculum is structured to develop talent and describe the signs that a student is ready for an analyst career.
The first step in your finance career is getting noticed and acing the interview. If you’re wondering how to stand out as a candidate—and Academy associate—this is the episode for you.
Becoming a Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy
DISCLAIMER: All information provided herein is for informational purposes only, is not investment advice, and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. This podcast does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any security or investment product. Any such offer or solicitation may only be made by means of delivery of an approved confidential offering memorandum. This podcast may not be copied or distributed for any purpose, and may not be used by anyone for any purpose in whole or in part without the express prior written consent of Point72.
The role of an investment analyst is fulfilling, ever-changing, and rigorous—and might not be what you expect. If you’ve ever wondered about a career in investing, this is your chance to experience what it’s like to earn a place on an investing team at Point72.
Since 2015, Point72 Academy has been providing paths for people with a variety of educational and professional experience to become analysts at our Firm. This series gives you a firsthand look at the curriculum of the industry’s premier analyst training program and presents insights from experienced investment professionals, industry leaders, and Point72 Academy alumni about what it takes to build a career in investing at Point72.
Join Jaimi Goodfriend, director of the Point72 Academy, Hedge Fund Monthly “50 Women in Hedge Funds” honoree, and host of Becoming A Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy for an unprecedented look at how to earn one of the most interesting jobs in the world.
