Each fall, CES accepts new applicants. The application process involves a written application and two rounds of interviews. We look for candidates that have an interest in investing and a strong desire to learn. No prior experience is necessary. While real world experience is certainly a plus, we recognize that many students do not have exposure to the financial services industry. As such, CES accepts many students without prior investment experience or knowledge. Naturally, the process is competitive. Each year we accept about 12 applicants from a pool of over 200 applicants, and we encourage all current Columbia or Barnard students to apply.
For inquiries pertaining to the recruitment process, contact our board members Jocelyn Chu (jvc2142@columbia.edu), Joshua Park (jp4346@columbia.edu), and Nicole Huang (nzh2107@columbia.edu)
Applications for the 2025-2026 year have now closed.