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Becoming a Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy

Point72 Academy
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Artwork for Becoming a Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy

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Join our host, a former senior analyst with a PhD in STEM, as she talks with our investment analysts about how they transitioned from STEM fields to finance through the Point72 Academy—learning to build investment theses, analyze market trends, and m... more

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Hear Point72 CEO Steve Cohen share how candidates stand out and the resources and development programs we offer talent to hone their investing skills in this continuation of our episode hosted by Harry Schwefel, our Co-Chief Investment Officer.

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Hear from Steve Cohen, founder and CEO of Point72, as he discusses the mindset of successful investors and how we empower talent to build enduring careers with us.

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Get a glimpse of our eight-week summer internship through the lens of four 2024 Point72 Academy Summer Interns. We asked them to share their opinion on what it’s like to work on an investing team, interviewing tips for aspiring candidates, and how th... more

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Recent Guests

Ariel Hermann
Analyst Engagement Director at Point72
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Ryan Robinson
Research analyst covering TMT
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Vanessa Ma
Analyst covering TMT
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Martin Blanowski
Academy associate from the Winter 2023 class who studied finance, accounting, and management information systems.
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Episode: How I Prepared for the Point72 Academy
Cheri Muparthi
Academy associate from the Winter 2023 class, studied computational biology and economics.
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Victor Rigo
Academy associate from the Summer 2023 class, studied finance and computer science.
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Host

Jaimi Goodfriend
Director of the Point72 Academy and host. Known for her expertise in fostering talent within investment analysis and recognized among Hedge Fund Monthly's '50 Women in Hedge Funds'.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Waste of time. - Steve Cohen is a fraud

    This is a podcast is a complete total waste of time. Steve Cohen was fined over $1 billion for insider trading. 60 minutes covered it. He would say in a deposition if he knew insider trading was illegal and he said he didn’t. What??? Don’t believe me, Goggle Steve Cohen deposition and watch the video’s yourself. They are comically awful about how big of a fraud Steve Cohen is. I spent 12 years in the investment world including 3 years as an analyst at S&P. The only investments worth investing in... more

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    Ben Siegal
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Critics have expressed concerns about the host's past and have labeled the podcast as untrustworthy or biased, particularly concerning the ethics in investment practices.
Some listeners appreciate the insights and experiences shared by investment professionals, especially regarding career development.

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Applying a STEM Degree to Investing
Q: How important was the time and training in the academy to bridge the gap from coming with a STEM background into a finance role?
The Academy was wonderful in teaching us how to pitch an idea, bridge an idea with numbers, and how to express differentiation.
Earning a Place on an Investing Team
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring analysts looking to join the Point72 Academy?
Drew emphasized the importance of curiosity, passion for markets, and maintaining a growth mindset, while Evelyn added that being willing to learn from mistakes is crucial.
Earning a Place on an Investing Team
Q: Can you tell us more about the rotation process and how it works?
Evelyn explained that the rotation allows Academy Associates to apply their skills in real-world investment scenarios by working with different PM teams for a month each, focusing on specific stocks or industries.
Earning a Place on an Investing Team
Q: What sparked your interest in investing?
Drew mentioned he was not satisfied with his law career and started taking finance courses, which led him to the world of investing, where he found his passion for analysis and understanding businesses.
Point72 Academy Around the World
Q: Talk me through your academy experiences. Do you remember some of the moments that really stood out to you?
The Academy experience was excellent, highlighted by high-intensity classes and notable macroeconomics lectures that provided important frameworks.

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