Getting Involved

Each fall, Lion Fund 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, Lion Fund accepts many students without prior investment experience or knowledge. Naturally, the process is competitive: each year we accept about ~10 applicants from pool of over 250, and we encourage all current Columbia or Barnard students to apply. Please contact our board members, London Montalbano (ltm2131@columbia.edu), Roya Azar (rta2122@columbia.edu), and Peter Staphos (pts2122@columbia.edu) if you have any questions about the process. If you would like to be updated on the application process make sure to follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/lionfund.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, September 1st - Recruiting Kicks Off (Recruiting Mailing List)

Tuesday, September 5th – Applications Open (Application)

Saturday, September 9th– Lion Fund Information Session #1: 2-3 pm in Uris Library

Sunday, September 17th– Lion Fund Information Session #2: 2-3 pm in Uris Library

Sunday, September 17th – Lion Fund Diversity in Finance Information Session: 7 pm in Uris Library

Tuesday, September 19th – Applications Close

Saturday & Sunday, September 23rd and 24th – First Round Interviews

Saturday & Sunday, September 30th & October 1st – Final Round Interviews

All events are open to all Columbia/Barnard students.