Polar Securities

I have a job interview there for some kind of "summer intern" position (I emailed cold, but they said they usually take on summer interns). They seem to be a pretty good Canadian HF (est. 1991, $1bn AUM, three funds -- long/short, small-cap growth, and distressed)...I was just wondering if anyone can give me more info on the place, or has anything to say about it.

Thanks.

 

so how did the interview go?

Sorry, I don't know much about them other then that they recruit at my school, for MBAs only, so I'm pretty surprised that you got an interview as a sophomore.

 

Not well, haha. It was my first interview ever, and I was underprepared. I wasn't able to effectively articulate myself and haven't heard back from them. I really liked the place and the job description though, so I am disappointed. But in any case, I had an interview at another, bigger hedge fund that went well (and I expect to hear back for a second interview), and I have some other stuff looking up.

 

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