Is it possible to start working at a HF in Switzerland without German/French after 2 years of BB IB experience in Dubai ?

I'm a senior student at a target-school in Dubai. Last year, I did an internship at GS, and planning to work there for 2 years after my graduation.

I've always dreamed of working in Wall Street, but after visiting NYC and LA last year I don't think I will ever move to the US.

I would consider Dubai as one of the best places to live, but I don't feel comfortable here because of my religious and political views so planning to move out after 2 years.

I'm planning to work in HF industry in Switzerland after IB, but don't know how can I do it, and if I can do it without a MBA and German/French.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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I know nothing about the Swiss market, but I saw Dubai in the title and I really like Dubai so I figured why not lets read it.

Look at the end of the day anything is possible. You obviously will need connections within the Swiss HF space in order to make this possible.

The most logical path seems to be internally transferring at GS to a Swiss location in a FO capacity, if not GS perhaps lateraling to another BB's Swiss office.

This will allow you to build connections within the local finance scene and perhaps land an HF offer.

Fascinating enough, Preqin has a report on the Swiss HF industry. Albeit it is outdated (2016)

https://docs.preqin.com/reports/Preqin-Hedge-Funds-Switzerland-May-2016…

 

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