Inside the academy: How Point72 shapes future investors

From hands-on training to mentorship and real-world exposure, the Point72 Academy works with students and interns to demystify the industry and prepare them for careers in investing.

Whether you're a student curious about hedge funds or a professional interested in how top firms develop talent, this conversation offers valuable insights into what it takes to break in—and stand out. Listen in as our Jamie McDonald sits down with Jaimi Goodfriend, Head of Investment Professional Development and Point72 Academy Director.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Hedge Fund Huddle wins an award
• (00:01:00) - Point72 Academy's programs
• (00:03:27) - Jaimi Goodfriend's career
• (00:05:10) - The academy's origins
• (00:07:48) - The qualities that make great investors
• (00:09:37) - Attracting top talent
• (00:11:49) - Day in the life of an intern
• (00:13:35) - Transitioning from Analyst to Portfolio Manager
• (00:17:55) - An apprenticeship culture
• (00:22:02) - The numbers
• (00:23:40) - Strategies
• (00:26:30) - Advice to future investors