Becoming a Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy How Do Analysts Excel?
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Dec 22, 2022 Experienced Point72 Analyst Coach Jeremy Simon shares insights from two decades of buy-side experience on excelling as an investment professional. Topics include qualities suited for the job, building investing careers, navigating sell side to buy side roles, personal development in finance, and strategies for analyst excellence at Point72.
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Jeremy Simon's Career Path
- Jeremy Simon began his career on the sell side in equity research covering specialty finance.
- He transitioned to the buy side in 2002, working at hedge funds before joining Point72 as a portfolio manager in 2018.
Buy Side vs Sell Side Differences
- The buy side demands daily awareness of market movements and impact on portfolio.
- Sell side work often involves less immediate market consequence and more project reports.
Role of Analyst Coaches
- Analyst coaches act as resources and mentors to help analysts develop career goals.
- Setting clear, long-term goals helps lay the groundwork for analysts' success paths.