Hi all,
Currently a second year IB analyst at a BB in Australia, seeking to move to a London L/S HF (preferably SM) in 2023.
Looking to politely tap the WSO UK HF community for guidance on some questions I have:
- I have 18-24 months before I want to start my HF role. To maximise my HF candidacy during this interim period, am I better off:(a) staying in IB (getting solid modelling exp atm) and making the move when I'm an associate;(b) moving to PE this year; or(c) running at an Aussie HF seat this year (likely no familiarity at London HFs);
- How much will the lack of a London network impact my chances? Open to solutions
- When making the move to a HF in my 3rd / 4th year, will my experience by recognised or will I join a cohort of people in their 2nd year?
- Is setting up international sponsorship an issue for SM funds? Assume MM is fine.
- Are virtual interviews acceptable? Or will I have to move to London with another job / without a job before I can interview?
Appreciate any and all responses. Thanks!
Oz-Medici, bummer your thread hasn't had a response yet. Maybe one of these threads could point you in the right direction:
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Bump! another Aussie interested in SM L/S.
If you don't mind me asking are there any reasons why you wouldn't choose to go Aussie L/S like Magellan/Platinum/Antipodes/Montaka
Cheers for the bump. Not sure how much weight Aussie fund names carry in the UK vs BBIB. Also want to move over pretty soon.
Fair any reasons why you want to move to London vs staying in Aus for L/S?
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Hey man,
I can’t actually answer any of your questions about the specifics as I am at a similar stage to you (although already based on London). What I can say is that all interviews so far for myself and my friends have been virtual, although none of these have been for HF have all been for PE/IB.
Best of luck!
b for visibility. something I'd say here is from my experience WSO isn't too common in the uk. very us-centric and your ability to find a uk guy who knows his shit about what you're looking for may be limited. good luck anyway.
Thanks for the intel mate - are there any other forums that you know of?
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