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Becoming a Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy

How Do Analysts Excel?

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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Quick takeaways

  • Solid analytical foundation is crucial for success in the buy-side role.
  • Mentorship and apprenticeship are vital for analysts' development and career growth at Point72.

Deep dives

Role Transition from Sell Side to Buy Side

Jeremy Simon discusses his career transition from the sell side to the buy side. He started on the sell side covering specialty finance sectors and later moved to a single-manager hedge fund. He then joined different firms, culminating in his role as a portfolio manager at Point72. This transition highlighted the differences between sell-side and buy-side roles, emphasizing the need for a solid analytical foundation.

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