Has felt like flow of inbounds has dropped off especially for SMs the last 2 months (obviously macro a big driver). Curious if others recruiting have felt the same and if those at SMs agree / see any pathway to hiring kicking back up
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the slowdown in recruiting, particularly for single-manager (SM) hedge funds, aligns with broader macroeconomic trends. This is not uncommon during periods of economic uncertainty or market volatility, as firms often reassess their hiring needs and budgets.
Several threads on WSO have highlighted similar trends in other sectors, such as investment banking and private equity, where hiring has slowed or become more selective. For SMs, the pathway to hiring picking back up would likely depend on a stabilization or improvement in macro conditions, as well as a rebound in fund performance or investor inflows.
If you're actively recruiting, it might be worth focusing on networking and staying in touch with headhunters, as hiring could resume on an ad-hoc basis even during slower periods. Additionally, keeping an eye on firms that are outperforming in the current environment could provide insights into potential opportunities.
Feels very slow for analysts. Unsure about PMs. (After pods blow up, PM hiring should benefit first.)
Each of my processes have been stopped and I don’t receive inbound anymore. I’m in london fyi.
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