MM IB to HF

I’m currently wrapping up my second year at a top MM IB in Chicago. The job has taught me a lot about how to read financial statements and how to run an organized process, but reading about the critical thinking aspect of HF gets me really excited.

I have a low GPA (3.1-3.5) and come from a semi target school. I always assumed that only people from top BB and EB went to hedge funds, and this thought is solidified by the fact that I don’t know a single person from my firm that went to a reputable hedge fund.

If I reach out proactively and study on my own, with my background, do I have a shot at a decent HF position?

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Class of '29 Sep 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Hedge Fund LinkedIn Review

“My meeting with Kevin Lee was super helpful and went well beyond what I originally expected. We met to discuss my LinkedIn profile, but the conversation also covered the hedge fund space and how I’m thinking about my career as a whole. I really appreciated being able to talk about both how I present myself professionally and the broader direction I want to take. As someone interested in hedge funds but also exploring other paths in finance, it was helpful to have a conversation that connected my profile to my actual interests and goals. Kevin gave me a lot to think about, and I left feeling clearer about my next steps. Overall, I really appreciated his time and willingness to go beyond the original purpose of our meeting.”

Class of '26 Sep 2026 Cohort

4.56/5

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“He was very responsive and prepared for the meeting. He actually read the JD, resume, and looked up linkedin which sometimes other mentors doesn't actually go over those to prepare things beforehand. I appreciate his direct comments I think it saved time and actually helped me to know exactly where to improve. I also appreciated him admitting if he doesn't know about specific HF strategy. Only thing I'd suggest for him is probably sending actionable key takeaways after the meeting because other mentors did and that was very helpful. ”

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