The hedge fund industry in Canada

Hi all,

Could you share your thoughts on the hedge fund industry in Canada? I am interested in applying to hedge funds in Canada (want to relocate for family reasons). A little bit about myself:

  • Currently an Economist in an international organization in Washington DC
  • PhD Economics (MA/BA also in Economics - with a lot of finance)
  • Worked in the organization on a variety of economic topics (international macro, international finance, commodities, fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade) and countries.

I have not worked for the buy/sell side before. Given my brief profile above, what do you advise?

Thank you.

 

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