New Analyst Class 2016-2017
Recruitment
Networking
Strategy
The Madison Investment Fund aims to mirror the recruitment procedures of many Wall Street firms. The semester long process includes two weeks of networking events, an application, a “super-day” interview, and an intern process, which includes a multitude of training sessions, collaborative teamwork, and pitch construction.
We do not have a minimum or maximum on how many analysts the fund is allowed to take each year. As such, we select our analysts based on an undisputed passion for investing and the financial markets, disciplined work-ethic, and an ability to cohesively work within a team.
Networking
Interviews
Every September the MIF hosts several networking events over the course of two weeks. This gives prospective members the chance to get a feel for what it is like to be an analyst in the fund, meet and network with current members, and to learn how to submit their application. Prospective members are encouraged to attend as many of the events as possible. Below is a schedule of the 2016 events:
Once applications are submitted, the Fund's Management Committee will review each applicant individually before deciding on which applicants to interview. If an applicant is selected to interview with the Fund, they will be asked to participate in a "super day" interview. During this interview the prospective member will meet with many members of the fund and will be asked questions that challenge both their technical and soft skills.
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The MIF never puts a cap on how many students we will accept into the Fund each year, nor how many students we will interview. We stick by the philosophy that if you deserve an opportunity, then you will be given one.
Intern Period
After interviews are conducted prospective members will be invited to become intern analysts. During this time the prospective members are placed into a sector and are assigned holdings to follow. At this point they are treated as if they are full time analysts.
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In addition to following thier assigned holdings the interims are required to attend a series of trainings sessions. They are also divided into teams and have approximately one month to develop a stock pitch for one of the fund's existing holdings that will be presented before the fund at the end of the semester. After the presentations their performance is once again evaluated and, at this time, offers to become full time analysts are extended.