"Five, 10 years from now, it's going to be table stakes to know Python, to know a lot of these AI tools that are being generated today.
And that's exactly what the 6-month program, called Bridger, strives to do.
It gives sell-side analysts from research firms, investment banks, and consultancies the chance to build up their technical chops.
The program also creates a pipeline of analysts at a time when investing talent among hedge funds is competitive and expensive.
While learning to code was always part of the curriculum, this year it added AI skills to the program.
Persons:
it'll, Will Scott, Scott, Bridger, Balyasny, Bridger alums, Stephen McGee, McGee, wasn't, Nicole Goldin's, Goldin
Organizations:
Service, Balyasny, Management, BAM, Bridger, JPMorgan, Columbia University
Locations:
Bridger