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+354 What does a model look like at a L/S hedge fund? What is the diligence process like? 86 5mo
+6 p72 summer academy interview case study difficulty 23 5mo
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+101 FORMERLY HOMELESS, do I still have a shot at banking??? Please give advice! 63 5mo
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+180 Why do we accept those low $175-225k base salaries at pods? 82 6mo
+95 Why does sector coverage impact success, despite market-neutral strategy? 72 6mo
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+232 THE BRUTALITY OF WORKING AT A MULTI-MANAGER HEDGE FUND 89 6mo
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+14 Sector Selection & Process at MMs 6 6mo
+22 would you pursue long only equities as a career today? 5 7mo
+30 implementation research vs algo trader 7 7mo
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+8 Citadel NYC Sponsors? 16 7mo
+29 Global Macro 14 7mo
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+11 Proprietary research roles at HFs - what do you think? 5 7mo
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+24 Start-up Hedge Funds & Fake Interviews 11 7mo
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+103 Variant vs. market/ street/ consensus view 35 7mo
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+36 How likely are junior analysts getting replaced by AI? 16 7mo
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+184 HF Distribution of outcomes - by mid-30s 78 7mo
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