Canyon Capital
Hi Guys,
I have a 2nd round call with Canyon Capital. Trying to do all the due diligance about the company before going into the call. Not really much out there. I understand the fund is about 25bn, with 8 bn in their real-estate wing, and the oher 17bn allocated to proprietary investing. I understand they have large positioning in the RMBS market. Does anyone have experience working there and can share a bit about culture, work-life, day-to-day, etc.
Currently working for a BB in a fixed-income structuring role looking to make move to buy-side. Still debating between moving into one of their business development vs risk roles. If anyone could weigh in that be great. My knowledge of corp organization for hedge funds is still a bit hazy.
Thanks,
VandyMan
Firstly, what the hell do you mean by "proprietary investing"? it's a fucking hedge fund duuuuude. Secondly, they're pretty sick. Thirdly, what the job you're in line for, sound pretty middle officey to me (judging from biz dev / risk role comment)?
I'd start with learning how to spell "DILIGENCE"
Business development/risk definitely sounds like middle-office unless you're part the sourcing team (biz dev). Getting into an investing role there would be great - well respected fund out in LA.
Canyon Capital Realty (Originally Posted: 11/16/2013)
Canyon Capital (the top 20 hedge fund) is a very large player in the REPE space. Does anyone have any perspective on the firm's reputation, pay, hours, culture, or experience for jr investment team members? Thanks!
I'll tell you this. Their office in LA is sick and they're in the same building with some talent agencies and stuff so the girlie situation is off the chain. And I'm not making a joke here, this is a serious consideration. There are hot girls everywhere in that building.
Thanks, that is good to know. I'm sure it helps with morale. Any other insights?
Their building also has one of the coolest parking garages i've seen
I've worked with their guys on several projects. Culture seems relatively laid back - some of their managers/partners I heard are avid surfers. They make some interesting investments (primarily senior secured, preferred equity type stuff in a lot of non-core markets). They also have some interesting partnerships with Magic and Agassi.
Their LA office has its own gym. The analyst interview consists of a few rounds, one of the early rounds consisting of an in-house case study. Their HF is one of the most prestigious on the west coast, and their real estate group is highly regarded as well. Interviewed with them so you can PM me if you like.
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