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Becoming a Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy

Why Become an Investment Professional?

Oct 24, 2022
19:28

Have you ever wondered about an investing career, but felt you didn’t know enough about the industry, or where to start? 

In this episode, Jaimi Goodfriend, Director of Point72 Academy, talks to Harry Schwefel—co-Chief Investment Officer at Point72 and a former PM with decades of experience—about the basics of our business, building an investing career, and what keeps him excited about the job.

You’ll also hear from Point72 portfolio manager Ryan Wilder and investment analyst Badre Alkurdy on why you need to be okay with being wrong, opportunities to own your development, and how Point72 Academy prepares you for a career in equities investing. 

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