What math skills are needed to break into HF or the buyside in general?

I know that statistic concepts like regression, standard deviation etc are very common in these types of roles but what math concepts are common and are needed for the job?

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I'm pretty meh at maths (don't really know a ton beyond AP equiv maths) and got a SA offer at an L/S HF.

Being numerically comfortable is essential but that doesn't mean you need to be especially good at maths as a whole.

This is for discretionary L/S equity. Macro strats and obviously, quant ones, regardless if they're discretionary or systematic will require higher levels of maths education.

 

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