At Hill, we strive to make our backstage values visible on the front stage. In other words, how we work is just as important as what we achieve. We aim to live our values daily so clearly that even our newest team members can recognize them in action, and our clients can see them, too.
As our 2025 summer interns wrap up their time with us, we asked each of them to reflect on their experience and share how they observed Hill’s culture at work.
Last month’s summer party was a great example of how Hill blends business with fun. Remote team members flew in, and I finally got to meet people I’d only seen on Zoom. Connecting in a relaxed, in-person setting made the team feel even more welcoming and real.
The event also marked Hill’s 20-year anniversary—an experience I feel lucky to have shared. Hearing stories from long-time team members gave me perspective on the firm’s journey and the values that built it. What stood out most was how intentionally Hill celebrates people and milestones. It’s clear that fun and community are a meaningful part of how the team stays connected and motivated.
My time at Hill deepened my understanding of evidence-based investing in ways I didn’t expect. From the beginning, I was given meaningful work and encouraged to understand the “why” behind it. I was introduced early on to the Fama-French Five-Factor Model, which helped me connect ideas like profitability and market cap to Hill’s investment philosophy.
That first project sparked curiosity, and I kept exploring. Team members offered resources, asked great questions, and created space for learning. Their support made it clear that growth is a shared value here.
A standout moment for me was building a model for trades. It was more complex than I anticipated, and I went through several rounds of refinement. It would have been easy to rush, but I reminded myself that precision matters more than speed.
With help from the team, I asked questions, improved steadily, and ultimately built something I was proud of—not just for the outcome, but for how I got there. I saw firsthand how patience and discipline are part of Hill’s daily rhythm.
