Columbia Global Markets Division [CGMD]
We introduce our students to investing in the global markets and guide them through every stage along the way to breaking into a career in the industry post-graduation.
We start from the basics of how financial markets operate through to teaching core financial and quantitative concepts.
We provide students with a platform to dive into developing and publishing their own proprietary investment strategies.
We offer guidance on navigating the recruiting landscape and connect students with firms across the industry.
Our Initiatives
“Markets Demystified”
We seek to understand the key drivers of movements in the global markets across securities including:
- Equities
- Credit
- Fixed-Income
- Currencies
- Commodities
“The Systematic Investor”
Members join research teams that develop systematic investment strategies throughout the year:
- Conduct proprietary research.
- Develop an investment strategy.
- Test the viability of the strategy.
- Pitch to an industry panel.
- Publish your research.
“Meet the Makers”
We partner with leading investment banks, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms on events to:
- Explore the range of opportunities.
- Build and grow one’s network.
- Identify one’s career aspirations.
- Understand recruitment processes.
- Break into the industry.
Our Partners
History
Founded in 2010, Columbia University Financial Engineering was an undergraduate student group focused on following current events in banking and capital markets. Through research teams in both fundamental and quantitative finance, members were offered the opportunity to practically develop and execute investment strategies.
