Becoming a Hedge Fund Analyst: Inside Point72 Academy Your Guide to the Point72 Academy Summer Internship
Sep 25, 2024
Emily Warren, a Point72 Academy Summer Intern from MIT, shares her journey in finance and computer science. She discusses the immersive experience of the eight-week internship with insights on working in investing teams. Tips for aspiring candidates about interviews are highlighted, along with her understanding of the impact of AI in infrastructure investments. The importance of mentorship and collaboration is emphasized, as Emily reflects on personal growth and authenticity during her transformative journey in the finance world.
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Alex's Path to Investing
- Alex, a computer science and art history student at Columbia, worked at a startup and joined a student-run hedge fund.
- This experience sparked his passion for public markets and stocks.
Aaron's Background
- Aaron, a computer science and environmental science student at Caltech, worked as a machine learning researcher at NASA.
- This research experience led him to explore the business world and stock markets.
Emily's Early Investing
- Emily, a finance and computer science student at MIT, began investing in high school through a philanthropy and investment club.
- She enjoyed the debates and invested her earnings, learning about the world through companies.