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 offer guidance on navigating the recruiting landscape and connect students with firms across the industry.
Our Initiatives
Understanding the Markets
We seek to understand the key drivers of movements in the global markets across securities including:
- Equities
- Credit
- Fixed-Income
- Currencies
- Commodities
Deep Research
Members join teams of 3-5 that work on either researching a corner of the market or building out an internal initiative:
- Geopolitics
- Fundamental Research
- Market Recaps
- Options and Derivatives
- Digital Assets
- Columbia Undergraduate Trading Competition
Meet the Makers
We partner with leading investment banks, hedge funds, and quant trading firms on events to:
- Explore the range of opportunities
- Build and grow one’s network
- Understand recruitment processes
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.
