"Everybody who works in the Academy has had direct competitor experience…and so we all know what it's like to work in this model and we do a lot of one-on-one coaching with everybody who's in the cohorts.” A decade ago, we launched the Point72 Academy as a path for aspiring hedge fund analysts to build their careers. Jaimi Goodfriend, our Head of Investment Professional Development, recently joined "The Long-Short" podcast to discuss the growth of the program, what we look for in candidates, and her advice for those interested in joining our industry. Listen to the full episode here:
About us
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth.
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http://www.point72.com/
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- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
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Updates
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Curious about what it's like to intern at Point72? From analyzing business models to building AI applications, our interns are making a real impact on teams across our firm. We asked a few of our interns to share the skills they have learned so far and what they hope to accomplish this summer. Read the full Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/eFuNFgRb
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Will Tovey, our Head of UK, shares how the growth of our EMEA presence provides our teams with access to new talent and different market dynamics. Explore opportunities in our London office: https://lnkd.in/e4uSDXhK
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How do investors build enduring careers? Steve Cohen, our founder and CEO, joined Goldman Sachs' podcast to share his perspective on the key traits that the best in our industry have in common.
Steve Cohen, founder, president, and CEO of Point72, joined Tony Pasquariello, global head of hedge fund coverage in Global Banking & Markets, on a recent episode of our Great Investors podcast to discuss his view on what makes the best traders so successful: https://click.gs.com/xxp0
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"More than two-thirds of our portfolio managers are homegrown. That creates an environment where you can genuinely learn from your peers." As part of our speaker series, Harry Schwefel, our Co-Chief Investment Officer, shared his career path and advice for our interns. Harry discussed how to make the most of our firm's culture of collegiality and mentorship, highlighting how these values have shaped his own journey from Portfolio Manager to Co-CIO.
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If you’re looking to apply your experience to new challenges, we offer dedicated development programs and resources for you to build your career. Hear our colleagues in London share how that creates opportunities for growth at our firm. Explore open roles here: https://lnkd.in/d7WeMaz5
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Our Women in Finance Network recently hosted panel in New York with leaders from across our firm sharing their varied career paths and entry points into the finance industry. During the discussion, moderated by our Chief Administrative Officer, our panelists highlighted the importance of mentorship and the most valuable advice they received in their careers. Explore our open roles here: https://lnkd.in/d7WeMaz5
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