University of Michigan
University of Michigan alumni in hedge fund
23 University of Michigan 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 University of Michigan 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 University of Michigan alumni work in hedge fund, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers.
| Firm | University of Michigan alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point72 | 8 | 3 open | How to apply |
| Citadel | 4 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Two Sigma | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Millennium | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Bridgewater Associates | 2 | 1 open | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Balyasny Asset Management | 1 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into hedge fund from University of Michigan
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 University of Michigan alumni in hedge fund
23 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.
Start 14 days freeStudents using Paperclip have heard back from McKinsey, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Rothschild & Co, Oliver Wyman and 66 more firms: 84 replies so far. See what they wrote
Questions
How many University of Michigan alumni work in hedge fund?
23 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks University of Michigan #11 of 16 schools in hedge fund. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do University of Michigan alumni work in hedge fund?
The firms with the most University of Michigan alumni in hedge fund are Point72 (8), Citadel (4), Two Sigma (2), Millennium (2), Bridgewater Associates (2) and Balyasny Asset Management (1).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
Point72 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 University of Michigan?
Email University of Michigan alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions University of Michigan and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, University of Michigan alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.