Our latest episode of the Point72 Academy podcast is now live, featuring an in-depth conversation about one of finance’s most competitive and rewarding careers.
In this episode, three of our analysts talk about an answer to a big question: should you become a hedge fund analyst? They dive into the details about what excites them most about their roles, from researching global businesses to testing investment ideas in real-time markets where every decision matters.
Jaimi Goodfriend, Point72 Academy Director, sits down with Amy, George, and Noah—each who took different paths to get here. They dive into the day-to-day realities of working at Point72: the excitement of figuring out complex business puzzles, the intensity of earnings season, and why you never stop learning in this field. They also tackle some common myths about hedge funds and talk about what mindset and skills are needed for this work.
Whether you’re a student, professional, or just curious about life on the buy-side, this episode will help you better understand this career path from people who live it every day.
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