Ignore my Title. I'm finally done my IB stint and headed to a HF pretty soon. Always played it pretty safe and went clean shaved(legit had to shave every other day not kidding). Now that I'm going to a HF and the role isn't client-facing, is it ok to rock a beard? Other folks in the HF space, what has your guys' experience been?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the acceptability of facial hair in finance, including hedge funds (HFs), often depends on the firm's culture and your role. Since you're transitioning from investment banking to a hedge fund and your role isn't client-facing, the environment is likely to be more relaxed compared to IB. Hedge funds generally have a more casual culture, especially for non-client-facing roles, so maintaining a well-groomed beard should be acceptable.
However, it's always a good idea to observe the grooming norms at your specific firm. If you're unsure, you can start clean-shaven and gauge the environment before growing a beard. Keeping it neat and professional is key to ensuring it aligns with workplace expectations.
Sources: Is it Okay to Have Facial Hair on Wall Street?, Barclays layoffs, Beard as an Intern
As long as it's clean I think you'll be ok. Your legs on the other hand better be nice and soft.
Just make money bro, no one cares
I went to a top mba and people had beards
PM here with a beard/moustache and a few visible tattoos in short sleeves/shorts. Never had a problem, wear long sleeve shirts when an investor comes to the office but that's about it.
lol beard - duh is fine
Yes...as long as you don't look like Mark Leonard you'll be fine
Nothing at all wrong with a short beard. I have a ~12mm beard and never had a problem. There's a guy with probably a 24mm beard in my office and again no issues
This isn't the 90s anymore where the only thing you can do is clean shave. Especially post Covid
Ah Mr. Dumbledore, considering a change in careers are we?
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