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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some of the best perks and benefits reported by buy-side firms:

  1. $30bn Credit Hedge Fund:

    • Lunch and dinner stipend ($25)
    • Fully stocked pantry
    • Car rides after 8 PM
    • Monthly fitness stipend
    • Great health/dental/vision plans
    • Partial phone bill stipend
    • Frequent outings
  2. MM PE (~$2Bn fund size):

    • Top-notch insurance coverage (no premiums, deductibles, etc.)
    • Wellness subsidy (can be used on gym membership, personal trainer, running shoes, athleisure wear, massages, classes/education, etc.)
    • First-class travel and stays at nice hotels
    • Occasional use of partners' jet
    • Coverage for B-school prep expenses (GMAT, consultants, trips to visit schools, etc.)
    • Flexible WFH policy (no set days in office, default is 5 days a week but flexible)
    • Catered lunch on Mondays

These perks highlight the efforts of buy-side firms to enhance work-life balance and provide additional benefits to their employees.

Sources: 2023: What are your buy-side perks?, Best Perks / Fringe Benefits You've Seen?, Best Perks & Benefits: AM, Best Perks & Benefits?, Which EBs have the nicest offices and perks?

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