Hedge fund path (non quant)

I’m interested in the public markets; however, I’m going down the investment banking path.

What are the different paths from banking to hedge funds?

Also, what are the more attractive positions within a hedge fund. Buyside research? Trader? Etc? I don’t know much ab HF but want to start planning before I start my banking job

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