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Which has better exit ops, ops or PWM?
Neither of the two are the best when it comes to breaking into Asset Management or equity research , but which of the two is easier to move over to the buyside? PWM probably has more networking opportunities and you are doing something front office -ish (mostly sales) Ops, on the other hand, is that...
Strange Situation
Quick question for the group. I currently work in an Asset Management office that does a variety of work. I will be going to a program offered by another company for a one week, "Trader's Bootcamp" gay name I know, where I will be working with their buyside desk, etc. My question is, do I need to...
London Based HF's, Prop Shops, and Buy Side Firms
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has any insight into the London buy side players. I'm doing my MBA right now in UK and trying to find some good buy side shops to apply to, since they're not really typical recruiters. Thanks!
Which firm Audits each Hedge Fund?
Is there anyway to find out which firm does the audits for a specific hedge fund? Or in the reverse is there so filing that discloses which Hedge Funds each Big 4 is contracted to Audit? If there is I would appreciate some insight, thanks in advance.
Is it a HF?
My friend landed a position as an intern in a HF . There is an available position in his firm and he is trying to help me get in. I would love the opportunity but from the description he gives me about this place sounds iffy. To start the head honcho is his mid 20s who has done it all, from being...
Hedge Funds on the outs?
It seems like every week I read a news story about how hedge funds are declining in one way or another. People pulling their money out, funds closing down, increased regulation, etc. Hedge funds have become villains of the financial system. Today comes news that Obama is planning to "press hard" for...
A day in my life as a Hedge Fund Equity Research Analyst
“Which associate career should I pursue: Private Equity or Hedge Fund?” Second-year investment banking analysts who are just entering the associate recruiting cycle consistently pose this question to me. Since I was in their shoes not so long ago, I can empathize with the conundrum these young...
No Greater Sacrifice
Anyone going to the 'No Greater Sacrifice' charity event this Thurday at Gotham Hall in New York? I will be attending, so if any other monkeys are going to be there, send me a message (or just post here, and we'll figure something out at the event).
Brigade Capital interview
Hey all. Can anyone clue me in onto Brigade Capital's business? I know they mostly invest in high yield bond funds. I have a 30 min interview coming up next week and want to be prepared? If anyone works there or can give me more in-detail advice, please pm me.
starting out
what is the best way to pick up coverage of an industry? do you start reading the 10Ks? build industry models? company models? some background: i started an internship this week at a L/S hedge fund. they assigned me to a pm who does energy, which is a new area for me. while he has given me specific...
Trying to break into finance/investment (alternative investment).. Does this resume hold up?
http://www.razume.com/documents/16721 I just graduated and I'm lacking internship experience, except a four month one that is ending that prepared me fairly well for what's ahead (my boss came from upper tier schools and a very well respected consulting firm). I need you to be brutally honest about...
Citadel opening up office in Boston
Articles coming out today about Citadel opening up an incubator office in Boston to develop hedge fund managers. 3 managers have already been hired with plans to grow to 30-40 people over the next year or two. http://www.boston.com/business/markets/articles/2… So for all you unemployed monkeys out...
Fiance say wants to lateral out of medicine
Greetings Board, My fiance' is an experienced board certified physician with a pretty good sub-specialty and graduated from a top 10 ugrad and top 5 med school. Recently she has become aware of a small exodus of physicians leaving the field and lateraling over to Ibanks and hedgefunds with no prior...
Aurelius Capital Management - more information about them and Ambac
Does anyone know anything about Aurelius? The only things I've found on them is that they're $2bn AUM and they're involved in the Ambac situation. I saw that someone asked about them earlier this year, but no responses.
Case Study Help - Rising senior
A few days ago I had an hour long phone chat with an alum that runs a Tiger Cub. I'm a rising senior, and I was just getting info from the guy concerning ER vs. IBD for eventual long/short equity employment. His fund is fairly secretive, and the only real info online is the 13F, which I read before...
Gluskin Sheff - Toronto HF
Hey everybody I was researching for good hedge funds to work for in Toronto and I came across a post where several were mentioned. Does anybody know how well "Gluskin Sheff + Associates" fairs? I have read a lot on the BB banks in TO but seldom come across any HF information. Any other great hedge...
One does not simply walk into Moore Capital...
...so how do I get there?
List of HF's in Boston
Looking for a list of hedge funds in Boston, and around that area... Anyone got?
Chicago MBA Programs
So I am thinking of going back to school to get my MBA . I want to work in Chicago when I graduate and I would like to go to school in Chicago, as well. I know Kellogg and Booth have the best reputations in Chicago, but I am not sure if I can get into either of these schools. I'm going to apply to...
Proprietary Electronic Trading Firm - New Firm - Seeking Pedigree C++ Developers - Chareston, SC (will relocate)
Seeking Entrepeneural Mind Set. This person would be a starting member of this firm and share the PnL of the desk. Job Description: Independent systematic trading company is seeking developers to work on its platform and trading software. The candidates will be expected to design, implement, and...
Interview Help - Rising Sophmore economics major at a prestigious school
Hey everyone I have a few interviews scheduled for next week and I would appreciate some thoughts on my approach to them. I am a rising Sophomore economics major at a fairly prestigious school and had a Private Equity Internship this summer. This internship somewhat fell into my lap and I was...
Hedge Fund Compensation in a Banner Year
The question of the day is this.... I work for a relatively small fixed income relative value hedge fund that has had great returns. I've been here for several years and am now in charge of all trading (but we don't trade that much). We all contribute to every aspect of research and modeling and...
Which looks more impressive for Trading/HF
I'm currently at Wharton. I would like to know which of the following major combinations looks the best for getting a job in trading or hedge fund work. 1. Bachelor of science in economics with concentrations in finance and statistics+ minor in math+minor in computer science 2 Bachelor of science in...
Best Hedge Fund Book
Best books on hedge funds, in-depth explanation of strategies, big players, history, day to day responsibiltiies, etc Any input would be great. thx.
HF Research vs. MBB Consulting --> PE/HF
Hi, new to WSO here. I'm evaluating a jump to either to a HF research position (for a low-profile but sizable AUM HF) or a Pre-MBA consulting position (think MBB or 2nd tiers like Parthenon, OW FS, Booz, etc). I eventually would like to do PE / HF , with a preference at the moment for PE (including...
being a admin assistant at a hedge fund
Would it be possible to lateral from a position as a admin assistant to an analyst at a hedge fund? I just graduated undergrad so obviously not too many funds just take people straight out so I was just wondering since I saw a posting for the spot. Surprisingly, it pays a lot too. It says they are...
Credit fund interview
Any good list of common credit (l/s or distressed) fund interview questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
The reason there were so many hobos in your shitty "for-profit" University
A hilarious news report I saw on Bloomberg news this morning: Essentially, someone has been convincing homeless people (or other students with a "high likelihood of defaulting") to take out heavily subsidized student loans to try to get shitty degrees from for-profit "universities" like DeVry and...
Thanks WSO / My Story
Over the past 2 years, I've read only a handful of "success stories" on here about non-target kids breaking into Front Office roles straight out of school, and I've thoroughly enjoyed every single one; I've read some of them several times for motivation. About a year ago I promised myself that the...
Entertainment HF
Anyone have a list of funds who have entertainment or films structured into their investment scenarios. The list or the HF's I need do not have to be United States specific although it would make things easier. Been working with a few funds here in Los Angeles trying to set something up with a new...
Advice for aspiring hedge fund analyst.. Please help
I am currently doing a SA position at a BB in their real estate private equity arm. The people are great, the work is good and I'm really enjoy what I'm doing. But in the back of my mind, I know that I need/want to end up at a hedge fund. I love every aspect of hedge funds and have interned at a...
Ziff Brothers Investments: bonuses, culture, interview process?
Anybody have any more info than what is already on this forum? Do they bonuses and anyone know what the culture and interview process are like?
Time Series Questions
Hi there, I am a graduate student with statistics background and recently got a quant internship interview. It is about Time Series. Anyone can help me about this questions? - How do you detect that a time series is following an ARMA process ? - Cite 5 type of automated strategy and give a brief...
Mutual Fund Trader Salary
How much does a buyside trader working at a large mutual fund like FMR ( Fidelity Management & Research), or Pioneer, AIM, etc. earn in a salary? Thanks
Hedge funds or trading comps in Minneapolis/St. Paul
I am a junior looking for a trading internship. Anyone knows any hedge funds or trading shops in Minneapolis or St.Paul? Thanks so much
Adivce needed: Latering into BB's ABS group/HF
I'm looking for some advice related to lateraling into a BB and also the structured credit hf industry. Background: I'm currently an analyst doing trade receivables ABS . What's the process like for latering into a BB's ABS group (doing trade receivables or MBS /CLO/etc...)? I'm particularly looking...
Next "hot" hedge fund?
In 2006 Paulson & Co. was just another merger arbitrage fund with about $700 million AUM. John Paulson was more known for throwing sick parties in his soho loft than his investing prowess. And his right-hand man, Paolo Pellegrini, was considered unemployable by all the major financial firms and...
any info on these people?
i posted this thread on the hf forum but was hoping someone here would also be able to shed some light: anybody have any info on a hedge fund in israel called dragon variation? they're the second biggest in israel with 40m USD aum. i'm specifically interested in advice about investing with them or...
L/S Fund Interview Advice
So I have a interview for an entry level position with a long/short equity boutique hedge fund next Monday. What kind of questions should I expect? Any advice/insight would be appreciated!
best position for quant w/ soft skills; future hedge fund rockstar training
For the folks with actual industry experience, I would like to hear your thoughts on... 1). For someone with both quant (think MFE) and fundamental analysis skills (think CFA), as well as good soft skills (think MBA), what would be the best fit... In terms of function - would a strategist position...
Advice / Guidance From Actual HF'ers
Just graduated, starting work at a top BB ( JPM / GS /MS), in a group in their Investment Management arm. Have interned at 2 small hedge funds throughout my college career. Wanted to know, for those of you who actually work at top hedge funds, how I should prepare myself throughout my 3-5 year...
commodities funds
I was interested in working for a commodities hedge fund in either NY or CT. Would anyone have any ideas of the best way to find out the names of some of these funds? Thanks guys!
Compensation Data for Portfolio Managers
Glassdoor.com has compensation data for the major asset management firms . The numbers seem too low. For most of the bulge bracket IBs , mutual funds and hedge funds the portfolio managers are making less than 300K in total compensation! Another thing seems rather odd too. The years of experience...
Undergrad. REcruiting
I will be attending Villanova next year, but am interested in PE / HF . Does Villanova place well for these jobs, how hard will ti be to get into this field from NOva. I am open to transferring after a year to a better school. What are better undergrad B-programs that will give me a better chance at...
Transfer (Michigan -> Duke) ?
Hi everyone, I am considering transferring to Duke from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). I have already thought about this choice based on cost, fit, and the like. I want to get your perspectives on whether or not I should transfer based only on how it will affect my future career in the...
how is UVA viewed on the street
How is the recruiting from UVA? finance wise IB /hedge fund is it considered a target? I would be transferring, as a sophomore but then would have to apply to Mcintire what happens if you dont get in? How hard is it to get in? Social life?.
HF Comp & long-term question
1) If you join a medium to large L/S hedge fund as a research analyst & you end up doing well, what is earnings potential 2yrs & 5 yrs out? 2) Also, in case things don't work out/fund underperforms, etc, what are the attractive exit options for a L/S guy besides another L/S fund? 3) Lastly, do you...
Global Macro Fund Recruiters?
Who are the best recruiters for global macro funds? (Knowing that some of the biggest ones you probably need to know a guy) Thanks!
M&A product group overrated now???
Hi everyone, This post might seems abit silly, espically given the strong bias toward M&A product team in this forum. However, from what I have seen and heard and even experienced myself recently, in my opinion M&A bankers are not as well regarded as before. Historically, the reason why people...
How to Get Into Global Macro Hedge Fund
1) What is the path to getting into a global macro fund? - What BB S&T desks would be the best starting points? - Or would banking -> PE -> global macro be feasible at all? 2) Besides Moore Cap / Paulson & Co, what is a list of the best ones? 3) Can anyone explain what are their top global macro...
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