HF Recruiting from IB

Just started my analyst stint at a top BB, top group. I have an interest in PE, but more interested in joining a HF. Recently gained an interest in equities, and have no previous investing/trading experience. I would like to try my hand at a HF before I go to B-School. Everyone in my group is recruiting for PE. Considering I would be in the minority recruiting for a HF, would this give me a higher chance of landing a HF spot? When should I start interviewing, if I plan to complete my entire two year IB program? How does HF recruiting compare to PE recruiting? Any additional advice is appreciated.

8 Comments
 

Amet aspernatur sed consequatur eligendi et. Ab nisi officiis commodi dolore consequuntur et autem. Accusantium iure debitis laudantium excepturi neque exercitationem optio et. Aperiam id qui et qui praesentium sit.

Doloribus sit et sed deserunt aliquam dolorem. Qui iste nihil reiciendis rerum. Et molestiae nesciunt cumque voluptates reprehenderit ut earum. Earum maxime accusantium error doloribus voluptatem perspiciatis. Hic omnis voluptatem dolores magni velit est.

Illo doloremque consequatur quo. Hic unde nulla a perferendis odio eius. Quia omnis sunt optio quibusdam sunt itaque dolore.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Hedge Fund

  • Point72 99.0%
  • D.E. Shaw 98.0%
  • Citadel Investment Group 97.0%
  • AQR Capital Management 96.0%
  • Magnetar Capital 95.0%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Hedge Fund

  • Magnetar Capital 99.0%
  • D.E. Shaw 98.0%
  • Blackstone Group 97.0%
  • Citadel Investment Group 96.0%
  • Two Sigma Investments 94.9%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Hedge Fund

  • AQR Capital Management 99.0%
  • Point72 98.0%
  • D.E. Shaw 97.1%
  • Citadel Investment Group 96.1%
  • Magnetar Capital 95.1%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Hedge Fund

  • Portfolio Manager (9) $1,648
  • Vice President (27) $464
  • Director/MD (11) $372
  • NA (9) $320
  • Engineer/Quant (83) $287
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (26) $284
  • Manager (4) $282
  • 2nd Year Associate (32) $253
  • 1st Year Associate (76) $193
  • Analysts (234) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (29) $145
  • Junior Trader (5) $102
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (276) $95
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”