Cornell University
Cornell University alumni in hedge fund
34 Cornell 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 Cornell 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 Cornell 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 | Cornell University alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium | 5 | None listed | Firm guide |
| D. E. Shaw | 5 | 1 open | Firm guide |
| Bridgewater Associates | 5 | 1 open | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Two Sigma | 4 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Citadel | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
| AQR Capital Management | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into hedge fund from Cornell 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 Cornell University alumni in hedge fund
34 of them are in Paperclip’s network. Paperclip writes to them first, from your own inbox in your name, every weekday, and follows up. Only 10 spots per school.
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Questions
How many Cornell University alumni work in hedge fund?
34 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks Cornell University #6 of 16 schools in hedge fund. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do Cornell University alumni work in hedge fund?
The firms with the most Cornell University alumni in hedge fund are Millennium (5), D. E. Shaw (5), Bridgewater Associates (5), Two Sigma (4), Coatue (2) and Citadel (2).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
D. E. Shaw and Bridgewater Associates 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 Cornell University?
Email Cornell University alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions Cornell University and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, Cornell University alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.