Hedge Fund Path In Canada

Wondering what the path to a hedge fund looks like from IB in Canada. Are there even any reputable canadian hedge funds? Do you have to move to the US first or could you get there from the Canadian office of a US bank?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about the path to a hedge fund from IB in Canada:

  1. Reputable Canadian Hedge Funds:

    • Canada has a smaller hedge fund industry compared to the US. While there are some reputable hedge funds, the industry is not as large or as well-known as in the US.
  2. Path from IB to Hedge Funds:

    • Transitioning from Investment Banking (IB) to hedge funds in Canada is possible, but the opportunities might be more limited compared to the US.
    • Many Canadian IB professionals consider moving to the US for more extensive opportunities in the hedge fund industry.
  3. Moving to the US:

    • Moving to the US can provide more opportunities in the hedge fund space. The US has a larger and more established hedge fund industry.
    • If you are serious about working in the US, networking and physically being present in the US can significantly improve your chances.
  4. Canadian Offices of US Banks:

    • Working in the Canadian office of a US bank can be a stepping stone. It might provide opportunities to transfer internally to the US, where the hedge fund industry is more prominent.

For more detailed advice and personal experiences, you might want to explore threads and discussions on Wall Street Oasis related to transitioning from Canadian IB to hedge funds.

Sources: IBD Barriers to Entry For Canadians and How to Overcome Them, IBD Barriers to Entry For Canadians and How to Overcome Them, Walk me through the Canadian IB sector, Investment Banking to a Hedge fund... Can You Make the Jump?, Allianz Global Investors Graduate Programme vs IB?

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