Hey all,
How is the culture in the Opp.Credit Team in King Street? Does not seem to have a lot of churn in terms of people. Are people intense, or not?
What kind of deals do they do? Are they still a more hedge-fund style fund, or not? How is comp?
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Based on previous WSO threads, King Street Capital is a well-regarded hedge fund with a focus on distressed and opportunistic credit strategies. While specific details about the London Opp. Credit Team's culture aren't explicitly mentioned, the firm overall is known for being selective and maintaining a relatively stable team, which suggests lower churn.
In terms of intensity, hedge funds like King Street typically attract high-performing individuals, so the environment is likely demanding but professional. They are still considered a hedge-fund-style fund, focusing on distressed debt, special situations, and opportunistic credit investments.
Compensation at hedge funds like King Street is generally competitive. For example, in London, first-year compensation at distressed/opportunistic credit funds can range around £150,000-£160,000 (including bonus) for junior roles, as shared in other WSO threads. Senior roles would naturally command higher pay, with bonuses tied to fund performance.
For more specific insights, you might want to explore further discussions or reach out to someone in the industry.
Sources: Hedge Funds COMPENSATION (London/EU), King Street Capital - Any insight?, BofA Wholsale Credit vs Credit Risk, Opportunity to move from NY to Europe in Structuring/Origination, Q&A: Currently at a Credit Hedge Fund
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