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Relationship with Manager at Asset Management Firm
Hi, I wanted to reach out to get some unbiased advice. I started at a large asset management firm in the Northeast around 3 years ago and I'm having a really hard time with my manager. I'm a hard worker, was candid about my lack of expertise in this specific niche field when I interviewed and I feel...
When have YOU asked to “speak to the manager”?
Someone at my doctors office fucked up and changed my medical insurance but put the wrong date in, which put me in the hook for the full cost of my preventive care. I tried explaining that there's no way it was my fault since according to the records, the date of my visit occurred months before my...
Would you report your boss for having a weird conversation?
I need some help from the community on how to handle this issue. So I was working with my boss at night (night meaning around 7, not the afternoon), but we were in different locations, so going back and forward about a company we cover. He starts asking me questions about the conference call, then...
What is the biggest sin for an active manager?
In a recent survey, readers of the CFA Institute Financial NewsBrief were asked, "What is the biggest sin for an active manager relative to its relationship to an investment consultant?" 44% of people said that style drift is the biggest sin, followed by 28% who considered underperformance to be the...
Where are the great leaders? Quote 'em
Favorite quotes? ...Go! Sun Tzu said: Sun Tzu: Now the general is the bulwark of the State; if the bulwark is complete at all points; the State will be strong; if the bulwark is defective, the State will be weak.
Questions for a Portfolio Manager
I have an upcoming interview with a start-up HY and distressed fund, with one PM and one associate. They split off from a larger fund and have initial capital and support for operations from a family trust. They're in the market now to raise another $100-150mm. What sort of questions are appropriate...
Boss threatens to fire me because "your brain has a problem"
Hi guys: As you can understand, i'm posting this from a throw-away account...i'm 6 months into my new job and my boss threatened to fire me because my "brain is too stupid and has a problem". the issue that caused it was that I didn't calculate a number correctly because i was new to the asset class...
Equity PM compensation: EU vs US
just wondering, how come that in the US PMs get paid way more than their counterparts in the EU with equal assets/ firms/experience? i mean most of the guys here (who are certified professional) seem to agree that, for example, a PM at Fidelity, US based, with ~800mil in assets and with lots of...
What do hedge fund managers do on a day to day basis?
Was curious as to what hedge fund managers do on a day to day basis? Also another quick question, how are hedge fund traders different to investment banking traders (Apologies, not too clued up) Thanks
Old-timer looking for resume review
I guess I'm not that old, but I'm old compared to most undergrads. (I didn't have the opportunity to get a post-secondary education till a few years ago. I'm 25 now.) I'm finishing up second year at a Canadian non-target. Most of my work experience is in retail (sales and management). I am...
Manager in Consulting Firm - Salary question
Friends, I wanted to test my negotiation skills and see if I did a good job or not. The Position: Manager Consulting firm similar to Deloitte , Accenture Base: 115K Bonus: 10% variable Singing Bonus: 5% of base The Candidate (Me): Recent MBA grad - tier 2 school 6 years experience in industry and...
portfolio manager vs md (ibd) salary
wouldn't a portfolio manager funning a fund at a bank make more than a MD in investment banking? comparing a goldman fund vs goldman md or William Blair (for mm) fund mangaer vs blair md
Etiquitte around internal application
I'm looking to jump to a new job internally once the waiting period is over (12 months). I'm currently back office but I'm looking to go to our ER division. What is the general thought on talking to boss before or after applying? My boss is pretty chill, just worried they might be pissed since...
Obama: Husband, Father, President, Fund Manager?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090303/ap_on_go_pr_w… "What you're now seeing is profit and earning ratios starting to get to the point where buying stocks is a potentially good deal," he said, "if you've got a long-term perspective on it." ~ Obama In before the rally.
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