Our mission is to build the next generation of investment professionals by combining rigorous training, strong recruiting opportunities, and a powerful community of peers and alumni.
The Columbia Student Investment Management Association brings together students from across Columbia Business School around a shared commitment to investment management. Whether you are pursuing a career in long/short equity, credit, or alternatives, or simply want to deepen your understanding of markets, CSIMA offers a range of ways to get involved. We are open to all MBA, EMBA, MS, and PhD Business School students.
Job Postings
Access to curated postings from investment management firms actively seeking CBS talent, often before they appear on broader recruiting platforms.
Guest Speakers
Intimate sessions with portfolio managers, analysts, and executives from across the investment industry. Recent speakers have included Howard Marks, Leon Cooperman, Bill Ackman, and Mick McGuire.
Treks
Group recruiting trips to leading investment firms across New York, Boston, the West Coast, Asia, and Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting.
Annual Conference
The flagship CSIMA Conference each February draws hundreds of investment professionals and students to Columbia's campus. One of the most prestigious student-run investment events in the country.
Investment Ideas Club
Four sessions per year where members pitch ideas directly to working portfolio managers and analysts for live feedback. It is one of the most effective ways to build interview readiness at CBS.
Research Resources
Member access to Canalyst, BamSEC, Third Bridge, Stream, Macabacus, and Quartr. These are institutional platforms that would otherwise require firm sponsorship to access.
Workshops
Educational sessions throughout the year covering financial modeling, stock pitch construction, credit pitch fundamentals, and more, bridging classroom learning and industry expectations.
Competitions
The CSIMA Stock Pitch Challenge and a calendar of intercollegiate competitions at schools including Darden, Cornell, UCLA Anderson, Chicago Booth, MIT Sloan, and NYU Stern.
Community
Opening social, mentorship pod dinners, co-sponsored happy hours, and larger events throughout the year, designed to help members build lasting relationships with peers who share a genuine interest in investing.
CSIMA is open to all current MBA, EMBA, MS, and PhD Business School students. Whether you have questions about membership, resources, competitions, or our programs, we are glad to hear from you.
