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| +5 | WSO Hall of Fame: Asset Management Forum  WallStreetOasis.com The Wall Street Oasis Asset Management Hall of Fame provides a comprehensive collection of some of WSO's best discussions on the asset management industry. Keep in mind this Hall of Fame does not include Q&A sessions by WSO veterans. To view a full list of Q&A’s & Interviews please navigate... | - |
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| +7 | Hirevue JPMorgan Chase SA 2019 Asset Management???  RozzSchoolOfBiz Does anyone have any questions/insight into the Hirevue questions for JPMorgan Chase SA 2019 Asset Management in NYC? I'm assuming its behavior, but since this is my first hirevue-no clue. Also, is this a first round or still an initial screening type of process (automated or does it mean something?... | 91 |
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| 0 | Passive Investing Survey (Win an Amazon gift voucher) edward.a.white Hello I am conducting a survey on attitudes towards passive investing (with a focus on index funds e.g. Vanguard Index 500) as part of my final year dissertation. The aim of the survey is to gain an insight into the reasons people are increasingly attracted to passive investment vehicles as opposed... | 0 |
| +4 | How Can Fidelity Offer 0% Expense Ratio for Indexing? Sunshine Funshine How are companies like Fidelity able to offer an index fund with literally zero fees to investors? How are these asset management companies able to reduce their costs by so much?... | 33 |
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| +3 | A few months from graduating college and masterofnone2 So I am a few months from graduating college for a bachelor in accounting. I am planning on opening my own unaffiliated investment advisory practice, I have about $70,000 all ready to go to help start the business that I raised through my family and my own savings, already passed the series 65 and S... | 4 |
| +1 | Portfolio Management test Arti I'll have a test for a PM role at a local retail bank next week. It's mostly about managing the pension funds + some mutual funds and individual portfolios, also the position is related to equities only. I assume the questions would be similar to CFA 1 lvl portfolio management material. Would apprec... | 4 |
| +1 | Wellington Launch Research Associate Program marketphenom Hi guys, Anyone have any details on the Wellington Launch RA program superday? Heard there is a stock pitch with an hour to complete. Any details on expectations for this or how many people they interview and hire from the day? Thank you in advance! ... | 2 |
| +1 | Interview with PineBridge investments. Any insight? Multi asset Logisticjoe I have an upcoming interview next week with PineBridge Investments with the multi asset team (analyst position). Anyone been through their interview process? Hows comp at Pinebridge? Any exit opps? Lateral growth opps? Will they have me take series exams? Passed SIE and hoping I can get sponsored fo... | 3 |
| +1 | BlackRock AUM Falls Under $6T excelmodels_cokebottles BlackRock's announced AUM was $5.976 trillion as of December 31st, down 7.3% from the last 3 months. This is there 2nd consecutive quarter of long-term net outflows, mostly due to a large redemption from an Asian client. How do you think BlackRock will fare in 2019, and do you all think that this i... | 1 |
| +2 | PIMCO 2019 Account Summer Analyst Stalwart Has anyone heard back/applied for this position? The original deadline was Oct 20 and campus recruiting sent out an email saying I'd heard back no more than 4 weeks after the deadline. I just looked at the app again and it now says "early process deadline Oct 20" and "standard process deadline Nov 2... | 13 |
| +12 | CLO Asset Manager Drew2017 WSO Primates, I am currently a VP at a small buy side bank located in NYC. We do some middle market lending and are a buy side firm in the broadly syndicated loan space (middle market and large corporates). I work on a small investment team, we select, underwrite, and manage the loans, sort of an a... | 45 |
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| +1 | Best financial engineering/ quant finance programmes in Europe Merlo97 The only good programmes I know are Risk & Finance at Lse, Oxford MFE (the best finance programme in Europe imho) and probably the imperial one (risk management & financial engineering, even though all the people I ve seen who studied there have a quite weak profile (660-80ish gmat,not so good gpa,... | 1 |
| +1 | Barings Intern and Full time Offer simmons2323 I have a super day with Barings coming up, but also a few other options. I was wondering what an average undergrad intern makes at Barings and then what that full-time offer would look like(salary + bonus) out of college.... | 3 |
| +1 | Manager Selection Role - Exit Opps VCinFive What are exit opportunities from a junior investment role that consists primarily of manager selection? Think FoF/endowment kind of company For one, I can see how this role can be leveraged into an MBA application, but are there any exit opps into HF/VS, etc.?... | 1 |
| +5 | Buy-Side Comp Canada JT.Marlin Hi guys, Hoping to discuss buy-side comp in Canada, would be curious to hear everyone's opinions/personal experience. I spent a few years in retail banking prior to starting as a first year analyst at a boutique firm. My base was 75k + bonus with no set % target. Since, I have shifted (was laid ... | 27 |
| +7 | 2018 Full Time IM/ER Recruiting *DECISIONS* Timeline Megathread  Tam Wake Noticed there were threads for IB, S&T and wanted to make one for IM/ER. Opportunities for FT tend to be scarce across the board, so better to let others know when interviews are already underway. Couple programs I've been keeping my eye out for but would love any help in updating/providing informa... | 27 |
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| +1 | 2019 Top AM tacofella Does anybody know which are the top Asset Managers as of 2019? Like in terms of prestige, pay, competition, and career prospects? Thks :)... | 1 |
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| +2 | Investment Consulting to Asset Management Transition dan0440 I currently work in the research side of a leading investment consultant (have been there for a little over 3 years) for endowments, foundations, private clients, and pensions, essentially helping formulate investment strategies for clients. Very top down, macro level stuff. I just passed L3 of the ... | 4 |
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| +1 | Thoughts on a career with New York Life Investments?  NonTargetHardo12390 Do they technically count as an Asset Management firm? Also, possible exit ops as I still really want to break into investment banking.... | 3 |
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| +2 | Small vs Large AM Shops TheGetaway16 I was wondering what general thoughts are about differences in AM firm size and what this means for a junior employee. Specifically, what are some of the pros/cons of starting a career at a large AM shop (e.g. Fidelity, TRowe, Cap Group, etc.) vs a medium-large shop ($20-$100B AUM) vs small shops (... | 1 |
| +2 | Salary for an entry role at Asset Management chrisrokos1 Hey guys, I’m currently working as an intern at an asset management company (AUM of over $10 bil). I’m likely to get accepted in as an analyst, but I’m really confused as to what the industry pay is like. As the numbers that have floated around this forum about AM pay is huge compared to wha... | 9 |
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| +1 | Top fundamental equity funds in NY with AUM<5bn streetrules Everything is in the title, what are the top shops with a fundamental (value orientated) approach in NY under 5bn?... | 1 |
| +1 | Macro Fund VCinFive I have recently (less than a 1 year) started at a global macro fund (not an investment role) and I would like to transition to a role where I could have the potential to act in an idea generation capacity. I have read advice on how to break into a fund in the first place but what if you're already i... | 1 |
| +1 | Buyside Research Associate Salary? darthStrader Lots on this forum for sell side equity research pay out of college. What are the numbers on the buyside at larger, established shops (>100B AUM)? Is it pretty similar?... | 1 |
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| +1 | Does anyone have any information on Acorns' Investments team? (Irvine, CA) Halcyon Investor Hello all, I'm currently looking for full-time positions in the Orange County area and was wondering if anyone had any information regarding Acorns' investments/portfolio analytics team. I am really interested in joining the team as a junior analyst and would really appreciate any insights into Ac... | 1 |
| +2 | RMB Capital Any Information? fomo120 Hi all, I'm interested in working at RMB Capital Management as an equity analyst intern or full-time. Can anyone provide any information about the following: - Work culture - Hours - Pay rate - Typical day as an analyst at this firm - I am considering working at their Irvine office as well so any... | 6 |
| +1 | Any Information on WCM Investment Management (Laguna Beach)? fomo120 Hi all, I'm interested in working at WCM Investment Management (Laguna Beach) as an intern or full-time. Can anyone provide any information about the following: Work culture Hours Pay rate Typical day as an analyst at this firm Thank you all in advance.... | 4 |
| +1 | BlackRock RQA SA 2019 Timeline deliverables_and_friends Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has heard back (positive or negative) about the RQA (risk and quantitative analyst) summer analyst role cheers... | 1 |
| +7 | AMA- Single Family Office theman1317 I have worked for two years for a Texas single family office. I also interned there in college. Ask me anything ... | 19 |
| +1 | Asset Managers/HFs in Nashville Dirk_Diggler Hi Guys, Currently working on the buy-side (L/S) in NYC and have recently made a few trips to Nashville. I've fallen in love with the city and wanted to get a feel for what institutions or L/S funds have a presence there. Any info would be greatly appreciated!... | 3 |
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| +1 | Goldman Sachs Investment Management - AIMS division interview  lvndn I've been offered an interview for Goldman Sachs' Alternative Investments and Manager Selection team in London - summer analyst position - does anyone know much about this or has interviewed for this team in the past. Would appreciate any insight. Thanks... | 1 |
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| +1 | Portfolio Management Beginning Phases FuldGotScrewed kl;jkl;jlk;;jjjjlkj;lkj;lkj;lkjlkjlkjkkhfyff[ojdaofhepioferpiofhiergoi[jero[igjweioghpermviuhoq[oeiwoieqrgi... | 1 |
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| +1 | Mortgage Industry Advisory Corporation - Review - Risk Management meobeo Help and provide a solution to improve your bussniment and help you earn more money, i hope you enjoy and can go to my company... | 1 |
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| +2 | interview question - where would you invest your money and how does this differ from investing clients  Junglebook Hi looking for some advice on an interview ill be having tomorrow. I have modelled an answer as below points if anyone can add/comment please ... | 1 |
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| +3 | Recruiting At Top Mutual Funds (Cap Group, etc) dominatingna Hey guys, After joining DFA (500+ billion AUM), I’m curious about possible exit opportunities for someone interested in remaining in mutual funds with the eventual goal of becoming a PM. My current role was received through OCR and is a mixture of research using Python/SQL and more mundane day to... | 11 |
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| +3 | How would you invest x amount of capital today? hopeful123 Got blindsided by a surprise superday in 2 days with a fixed income fund...feel like this is a very important question thats bound to be asked, was hoping you guys could critique my initial thoughts and/or offer potential insight...really just want to make sure im even on the right path with this on... | 6 |
| +1 | Resume Questions- Changing Jobs Anonymous Monkey I'm currently applying to be a Client Service Associate at UBS. Currently an FA at a small advisory group and would like more consistent salary and bigger company. I've been out of college since May 2018, and started in my job right away. I know this isn't the best look but I think I need the change... | 1 |
| +6 | In 2018, what Firm has the best Ultra High Net Worth wealth management training program? Anonymous Monkey It seems after searching on the forums, PWM (private wealth management) has been thrown around a lot and used for the term of regular wealth management - Financial Advisor, financial advising. Where you start up an account at 100k, average account size might be 250k to a few million. But what I'm ... | 22 |
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| +1 | Fixed Income Strategy Analyst at BB - will this class be useful? vivilala Hi everyone, college junior who will intern within Fixed Income Strategy (Research) at a BB in 2019. (My team is within markets; not asset management. Please excuse if this is not the right forum for this. ) They haven't told me which exact desk I'll be placed on. Everyone in my team has advance... | 3 |
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| +1 | UBS WM Intern to Full Time Analyst in IB or S&T Buylow I am a senior at Baruch College studying finance & math with a 3.94 GPA. I was a summer analyst at a no name boutique IB for two summers (as a rising junior & a rising senior) & have been interning at UBS WM since September 2018 (I have been offered to continue the internship for my final semester o... | 1 |
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| +1 | October Commentary nok15105 Old Hill's October Commentary: Point-of-Sale Lending: A New Frontier for Alternative Credit? https://oldhill.com/news/old-hills-october-commentary-point-of-sale-lending-a-new-frontier-for-alternative-credit... | 1 |
| +1 | Differences between sell-side and buyside equity research for an asset manager? darthStrader What are the differences in work/life balance, prestige, pay, and career progression between sell-side and buyside? It seems that AM is much more desirable at the likes of T. Rowe, Fido, Wellington than at an AM arm of a BB - why is this?... | 1 |
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| 0 | How to break into Asset Management? Giants123 How do you get a job at a Wall Street firm in asset management? Or at an asset management firm? How do you become a portfolio manager? Does an internship at a hedge fund help? If anyone has any advice, please share, as it would help me and anyone considering a career in asset management. ... | 2 |
| +1 | AM/BlackRock Summer Intern tacofella Hi all, I recently accepted an offer with BlackRock for their Investment Group - Fixed Income but not quite sure if this is a good starting place. I'm willing to work overtime (OT) but not like IB (80+hrs/week) this is crazy for me. I love fitness a lot (solid 5/7 days work out) and spend time for m... | 1 |
| +1 | Merrill Training Costs ( FADP )? ultran00b Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I went through a series of interviews, and received a verbal confirmation that I am accepted into the FADP program. I'm waiting on the written letter. However, I recently found out that Merrill may seek reimbursement for training costs. I have NO intention of jump... | 1 |
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| +1 | Example of Fund Manager Research report jasp7700 Hi, this is my first time posting on the forum. I'm looking to break into an entry level role in fund manager research / due diligence. To help stand out in the application process I'd like to write a few fund manager research reports to show I'm capable of producing quality work. I've looked ... | 1 |
| +1 | Switch from Real estate background to Asset management alpha07 Hi all, I come from a real estate sales background currently specializing in US & Brazil markets. I'm also a CFA level 2 candidate and would like to move into asset management field. I would really appreciate your help & advice.... | 1 |
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