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Columbia University alumni in hedge fund
64 Columbia University alumni work in hedge fund and are in Paperclip’s network. A shared school can give you a relevant starting point for a conversation. Counts describe the Paperclip database, not placement rates.
Where they work
These firms are represented among Columbia University alumni in hedge fund in the Paperclip network. Where available, a link opens our firm guide.
What these firms publish for students
For each firm where Columbia University alumni work in hedge fund, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers.
| Firm | Columbia University alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point72 | 22 | 3 open | How to apply |
| Two Sigma | 11 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Bridgewater Associates | 7 | 1 open | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Citadel | 6 | None listed | Firm guide |
| AQR Capital Management | 4 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Verition Fund Management | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
| D. E. Shaw | 2 | 1 open | Firm guide |
Breaking into hedge fund from Columbia University
Hedge fund roles differ across research, trading, engineering, and other functions. Choose the work and strategy you want to explore before planning outreach.
- Check the employer site for campus programs and individual vacancies.
- Read the role’s technical requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Use the stated application deadline; do not assume another fund follows the same schedule.
Prepare to discuss your interests and relevant projects. Ask about the person’s role and learning process without requesting confidential positions or trading information.
Let Paperclip email Columbia University alumni in hedge fund
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Questions
How many Columbia University alumni work in hedge fund?
64 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks Columbia University #1 of 16 schools in hedge fund. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do Columbia University alumni work in hedge fund?
The firms with the most Columbia University alumni in hedge fund are Point72 (22), Two Sigma (11), Bridgewater Associates (7), Citadel (6), AQR Capital Management (4) and Elliott (3).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
Point72, Bridgewater Associates and D. E. Shaw list open summer programs on their own careers sites. Each firm page has the programs, deadlines and how to apply.
How do I network into hedge fund from Columbia University?
Email Columbia University alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions Columbia University and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, Columbia University alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.