Getting into Long Only Asset Management?
What type of background do folks who go into LO AM typically have, and are these roles usually found after undergrad or after a few years working in a different sector within finance like IB, S&T?
I don't often hear about these roles being mentioned on campus. What is the recruiting process for this like compared to other fields?
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For more detailed guidance, you might want to check out resources like "dickthesellsider's" guide for interviewing on the buy-side, which is highly recommended for those aiming for a job in this space.
Sources: Breaking into long only Asset Management, Would you rather hire a junior out of IB or LO AM?, Post-MBA Recruiting At Top Asset Managers / LOs, Post-MBA Recruiting At Top Asset Managers / LOs, Does long-only active management add any value??
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Asset management doesn't typically hire from undergrad. Some larger firms may have undergrad programs or you may see it on occasion, but most firms hire someone with experience. Typically that includes sell-side equity research or IB type experience. Some go through a back-office finance role and go through the CFA program etc. Either CFA/MBA are often preferred on top of that experience. The predominant main requirement is a passion for investing. The person with passion likely will do reading and learning about investing on there own prior to the role and will go above and beyond to break in. This is a very competitive field.
We recently hired someone out of undergrad but they are much greener than I think the people doing the hiring expected. They are adding negative value and probably will be for the first 2-3 yrs. I am guessing we won't do that again. The reason is because there is so much to learn and the stakes are high from a performance standpoint. If you are at a boutique, ideally it is better to have someone who is further up on the learning curve and can bring something to the table when they start.
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