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| 0 | WSO Hall of Fame: Hedge Fund Forum The Wall Street Oasis Hedge Fund Hall of Fame provides a comprehensive collection of some of WSO's best discussions on the hedge fund industry. Keep in mind this Hall of Fame does not include Q&A sessions by WSO veterans. To view a full list of Q&A’s & Interviews please navigate here. If ... |
| +2 | What type of hedge funds do you see succeeding in the future?There's been a lot of discussion about typical L/S being crowded out as more investors move towards passive investing. So, this brings the question - what strategies in the hedge fund world do you see succeeding in the future? I think we can all agree quants will be very successful, but what about m... |
| 0 | Executive Compensation (Dilution)Hi, I am an analyst working at a real estate investment firm. The company is beginning to deploy capital into public REITs in order to capitalize on mispricings in the public markets with REITs trading at a discount to NAV (a strategy I find quite interesting) and I am trying to learn how to naviga... |
| 0 | Does anyone know of a database containing recruiting contact info for every investment manager?I'm looking for a website or database that contains a list of every HF/PE firm along with the company's preferred contact method. Ideally you could filter by strategy, AUM, location, and number of employees. If this doesn't exist, anyone interested in helping me build it?... |
| +6 | Point72 Accelerated RecruitingDid anyone else get the invite to do accelerated recruiting for Point72's Academy program? I got it, did the Hirevue, got the second round. Responded to HR's email about scheduling a time for the second round on Friday, but still haven't heard back? They're doing second rounds all this week, next we... |
| 0 | BAAM Ventures Investment AssociateBelow is a job description from the Blackstone website for their FoF business, specifically for the BAAM Ventures business line. Generally, I've gathered it is difficult to move to direct HF/PE from FoF roles. Does it sound like exit opps would be equally limiting here, or more translatable? (The gr... |
| +2 | New Case Webinars in WSO Hedge Fund Prep PackOver the last 12 months, we have made a big effort to improve our hedge fund interview prep package by bringing to you relevant webinars with interview advice and actual investment pitch walk-throughs...I think for those of you that don't watch the webinars, it would be helpful to give you a brief s... |
| +2 | Starting a Small "Hedge Fund" - How hard/costly is starting an investment fund? A number of friends/acquaintances want to give me money to manage on their behalf. Obviously if I were to do this under a personal account it would be illegal. So how hard/costly is starting an investment fund that can take money from other people? I would just want the cheapest, simplest legal stru... |
| +1 | Junior Year Summer: I-Banking Intern or Top Hedge Fund InternI am a rising junior and am unsure of which is the better option for me. I am currently interning this summer at a mid-market PE firm with ~8Bn AUM just to give you a sense of my experience and have a great opportunity for next summer. I connected with an alumni at a top fund in the US for a junior ... |
| 0 | Citadel's Physical Natural Gas PresenceStraight from their website: "In addition to trading the US natural gas derivatives markets, the US gas team acquired a portfolio of natural gas pipeline transportation capacity in 2016 which has enabled the team to grow its physical footprint. On an opportunistic basis we would be interested in sp... |
| 0 | How to Break into the Hedge Fund IndustryHi, I am a web designer and would like to cater my services towards hedge fund companies. Can anyone be so kind and advise how I can reach potential new hedge funds and create their website for them? Perhaps website and transition to IT service. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Tommy... |
| 0 | Is a Computational Biology degree is better than a Finance degree?Hedge fund manager Desmond Lun has been beating the market in an unusual fashion. He is a computational biologist that has found a new area of success in the "quant hedge fund" world he says its due to his study of the biological cell. I can't believe how diverse the financial world is getting. It u... |
| 0 | D.E. Shaw Dress CodeWhat's the dress code for a first day internship at D.E. Shaw? I heard they had no dress code but for my first day I'm not sure.... |
| +11 | AMA: London L/S + event-driven analystHey guys, haven't been on here for a while, but I'm currently waiting a few weeks to start my next gig and I'm bored. I figured I'd try to give back a little, especially because I know there are people from London on here, and the amount of info available on London HFs hasn't been great historically... |
| +4 | Investment IdeaI am an ex hedge-fund junior trader, and have (limited) research experience working at a BB. I came across an investment idea I thought was particularly interesting. I am still in the preliminary stages of establishing a thesis, but wrote a brief summary of my analysis. Wanted to see if anyone would... |
| 0 | Breaking into Quant HFsI recently decided that I want to change plans and pursue a quant route rather than IB, but am not sure what the best path would be for breaking into HFs. I am studying Qfin and Math double (rising junior), but can't really find any alumni that would be able to help much. Should I just start rea... |
| 0 | Undergrad HF internship possible for me at all? Hit me with reality so I can focusFirst of all, I will appreciate any kind of advice. I feel like I am kind of late in the game starting this question thread now, but better late than never. The crux of this thread is this: I need to figure out the best way to spend my junior year summer and need your help to get me focused. I wi... |
| 0 | Can you switch to ibanking after a year at a hedge fund?I will be joining the industry in a couple months after graduating last month. My role will be focused on FI relative value trading. It is unlikely that I will be getting much exposure to traditional financial modeling (as my friends in banking will be). I've been reading up about the hedge fund un... |
| 0 | Company Interview: Point72 - Point72 Academy Full Time AnalystStandard stock question: What is your favorite publicly traded stock and why? Mention industry, revenue drivers, business model, and key risks. You are given 10 minutes to prepare an answer and 2 minutes to record your answer with one retry allowed. After recording your answer you are asked to reco... |
| 0 | Hedgefund Resume QuestionHey guys, I am an undergrad interning at a hedgefund this summer. Is it better to title my position "Trading Intern" or "Trading Summer Analyst" or "Summer Analyst" Thanks in advance.... |
| 0 | Operating model for direct lending / distressed shopHey guys, Does anyone have a model template that they could share for a direct lending / distressed debt shop? Or just a completed operating model? I have a modelling interview early next week for a direct lending and distressed role, and I am trying to learn before then how to layer in the releva... |
| +4 | Why do CEOs care so much about activist hedge funds?Hi monkeys, Can one of you explain why activist hedge funds are supposedly so feared by F500 companies? Why does a F500 CEO care so much about what a 5% shareholder wants that it requires him/her to devote a majority of their time responding to their arguments? I've read several articles in the Eco... |
| 0 | Need help with my career change!!Hey everyone, So idk if anyone has any advice or not but I am just looking for some advice. I am 25 and after starting and stopping and restarting my college career, and never planning to be in a financial career I have decided that I want to be in the world of investments and am willing to work m... |
| 0 | How much do Baupost partners make?http://www.businessinsider.com/brian-spector-leaving-baupost-letter-2015-11 This article ^ tells of a Baupost partner who retired after 17 years at the company after joining at 25 years old. He is now focusing on philanthropy. How much does a partner at Baupost make? I get that its variable but how... |
| 0 | Starting a Cryptocurrency FundMy friend is starting a fund with the intention of trading & holding cryptocurrencies (BTC, LTC, ETH, etc.) between international digital currency exchanges. The fund will be set up to manage money in a similar fashion to the hedge funds that we are all familiar with. The question is: What are d... |
| 0 | Company Interview: State Street Corporation - Operations AnalystThere are some very specific questions on your past experience and knowledge, including what kind of funds you have worked on, what's their structure, what kind of investments, and what valuation method they use, or valuation difficulties you have experienced. Other questions includes what can you b... |
| 0 | A case for short term investments in emerging/frontier markets**Please correct any economic concepts i've misunderstood in this post, I'm by no means an authority on this subject..just a college sophomore who feels as though i've stumbled on to something and would love to gain insights from all the experts here.** Having spent some time interning in equity an... |
| +2 | Join startup HF or pursue MBA? Seeking advice.. Hi guys - trying to make a decision. I potentially have the opportunity to join a recently launched L/S HF. Guys have good backgrounds and all seem very thoughtful and would be enjoyable to work with. Lean team with ~$300-400mm in AUM currently. Little more background on me - top 25 undergrad (non-b... |
| 0 | Product Management Analyst - Investor Relations Interview at $25 billion Asset ManagerProduct Management Analyst - Investor Relations interview at $25 billion Asset Manager.... Any advice on what to expect? ... |
| +1 | Equity Long thesis - looking for feedback?Looking for feedback on a long thesis, on a mid cap financial, I have to try and shore up my analysis skills. Happy to PM it to anyone who requests it, or if I(hopefully) get a lot of people asking, I'll just post it here outright. Thanks in advance.... |
| 0 | Fortress Hedge FundHas anyone here worked or interned for Fortress? I've heard its a good company and have a connection, still a student but was wondering if it would be worth pursuing.... |
| +1 | Location on new fundsSo I am in no way part of the hedge fund industry, but, I am curious that if someone were to have the credentials and the track record of performance could a successful hedge fund be started up somewhere other than NY/NJ/CT and if they could be successful does anyone think they could ever compete wi... |
| 0 | Top EM Funds?Hello All - I am a current undergrad curious if anyone out there has a knowledge of emerging market funds they could share. I am aware of a few of the more commonly talked about funds (Oaktree, Lazard, etc) but I am curious on if there are others worth looking into that may be lesser known. I would ... |
| +1 | What do failed HF analysts/PMs next?Hey guys, so relatively straightforward, where do HF analysts/PMs who wash out (have a couple bad years) go afterwards? Let's say you did 2 years in IB and then went to HF? I understand that if you wash out earlier, let's say in your twenties, you can get your MBA and pursue another role. However, w... |
| 0 | TA/ Operations Analyst Interview - Any Advice?Interviewing for a TA/ Operations Analyst role at $3B hedge fund... Any advice on what to expect? ... |
| +3 | What career path will be the best to take if I want to land a hedge fund job?I am close to graduating from college, my goal is to land a job in a hedge fund. Im aware that chances are that won't happen straight out of college. What career path should I take in order to be able to have the right exit opportunity to land a hedge fund job in the next 1 to 2 years after graduati... |
| +1 | PE vs HF L/S equity - which one is harder to excel in?Hi all, I am coming from PE background (associate now after 5 years experience) and am considering my options to continue with PE or move into HF L/S (2-3 years long holding period and ~1 year short selling positions) I like investing and breaking business models apart and understand what makes t... |
| 0 | Contrarian Capital ManagementDoes anyone have any info on the culture/reputation of this firm? Haven't been able to dig up anything on WSO.... |
| 0 | Compensation at CLO fundsDoes anyone know how a first year analyst at a CLO shop might be compensated relative to other analysts in the industry?... |
| 0 | MBA vs. MFE for breaking into HFsAlthough I've already read the plenty of posts where people have debated about MBA vs. MFE, but I wanted to get a ground view of how people inside the HFs view/compare these two. I was watching an interview of Bill Ackman where he was sort of indirectly hinting at how getting an MBA training is pret... |
| +1 | Janet Yellen on financial crisisIs Janet Yellen's statement that she expects no more financial crisis in our lifetimes the greatest sign that there's a huge one coming soon?... |
| +4 | Buysiders - Who do you think is best in sell-side research? While this could probably go in the ER forum, I wanted to post it in here to find of what people think of various firms when it comes to SS research. Who are the best banks? Who are your favorite analysts? Which banks are overrated? Which MM has the best research? ... |
| 0 | CLO analyst roles?Hi guys: I was just wondering if someone could shed some light on what an CLO analyst for a fund would be doing please? It seems similar to high yield credit analyst role, with more names to monitor, and can be a bit less active, would this understanding be correct? Given the current regulatory env... |
| 0 | Inventory Accounting for "chop shops"Co buys planes, breaks up, sells parts individually. IFRS. How should they allocate COGS to each part... |
| 0 | Is there a comprehensive list of hedge funds in the Toronto area? How about quant shops?Title pretty much says it all. I can't seem to find a comprehensive list of hedge funds in Toronto. Does anyone happen to know offhand?... |
| +2 | Cold Call v. Cold EmailHey guys, What is more dangerous here- a cold email seems more formal, but a cold call may give me a better chance of getting the information regarding internships that I am looking for. With that being said, I don't want to sound ridiculous. Is it a bad move to cold call, and should I just stick t... |
| +8 | Contrarian short thesisHave a write-up that's a contrarian short thesis on a mid-sized tech company. Happy to share via PM to anyone that's interested. Would welcome any and all feedback / critique!... |
| +2 | Activist Hedge Fund Manager Dan Loeb Turns to QuantsIn summary: Recently, billionaire activist HF manager Dan Loeb offered $2 million/year salary to snatch a 32 year old from a Quant HF to be the Chief Data Scientist at Third Point LLC. He said he intends on [using data to support our existing fundamental strategy...it’s a “**quantamental**” t... |
| 0 | Portfolio and risk management booksHello all, I am a complete noob when it comes to portfolio and risk management. I am currently a global macro analyst at a boutique research shop. But, saying in my report that clients should go long country X, and short country Y on a 12-month time horizon is probably really different than actuall... |
| +2 | Leaving an established hedge fund to join startup hedge fundHi guys, My current job is at a large established hedge fund that is well respected and I enjoy showing up to work every day. I've been an analyst here for a few years now but I feel like I'm being underpaid and I'm getting restless. I could be stay here another decade and probably wouldn't make ... |
| 0 | Learning about options tradingHi All. I have been a very active trader in stocks and ETFs for a decade or so, but am now becoming interested in investing using options. I am an REPE guy not a hedgie and, while I did study the basics of options and valuing options during my MBA a few years back, I only have a basic conceptual kno... |
| +1 | How to prepare for activist fund interviews?Hi Monkeys, Interviewing with an activist shop in the upcoming weeks (not one of the biggest), but ~$1b AUM, and I'm really excited about the opportunity. Would love to hear from people with similar interview experience or who work in activist hedge funds now -- how can I prepare to set myself apa... |
| 0 | I have a one week internship. Now what?Hey all. Undergrad student at an Ivy double majoring in finance and mathematics. I have achieved the cold emailing dream, and secured work experience for a notable hedge fund. However, this is only for one week. I asked if they could give me more and they said they could only offer that much to me.... |
| +2 | Do PMs put their track record on their LinkedIn Hello WSO, I know this might rub people the wrong way. But hey, I'm in the mood of starting this Fri with a bang. I've browsed through thousands of LinkedIns of PMs and so far, I've encountered only three that explicitly stated their Sharpe ratio, AUM and trading period. My question is why is it ... |
| +2 | From engineering PhD to Hedge FundI am an incoming PhD student in a Chemical Engineering program (USNEWS ranked top 5 in the States). My UG is a semi-target on East Coast and my graduate school is a target on the West coast. My PhD research focus will be on equation-free modeling combined with optimization problems. I would like to ... |
| 0 | Sourcing Distressed Opportunities I watched an interview of George Schultze who says his company maintains a database of companies that they track into distress. In one post from Distressed Debt Investing he describes poring over any and all bankruptcy dockets 1) out of interest but 2) as a means of potentially uncovering a worthw... |
| 0 | Och-ZiffWould you still take a job at Och-Ziff or has it been blackballed from the list of top hedge funds? They were facing large redemptions and stock was getting pummeled, but there was some good news yesterday: [WSJ Article (paywall)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/hedge-fund-och-ziff-sees-stronger-retur... |
| +1 | Need Help On Best Way To Prepare For A Global Macro Fund (Macro P.M. input wanted)I am a student who is really interested in global macro and whose dream job would be to be at a global macro hedge fund in an investment analyst role and where I could have the potential to act in an idea generation capacity. I have looked online and found some stuff, but all the stuff I found was e... |
| 0 | Best Credit HF in London ?Hi there, I'm a credit PM (sub debt) and I wonder what are the best HF on the credit side to move into in London/Europe ? Thanks a lot... |
| 0 | Risk Per Trade in Macro InvestingI have read a few books (and online resources) on macro investing but I still don't have a good grasp on the concept of risk per trade. Could you help me understanding it please? (below are a few thoughts I have on this). I find the consensus advice from the legends and pros is that that traders s... |
| 0 | How to get started on macro research?I'm currently working in ABS underwriting and pre-ABS investment. I'm trying to break into the HF business, and I think I should put a bit more of my off-work time on studying investment research. Due to the nature of my job, I have some exposure to credit research, and I want to build some knowledg... |
| +1 | Sub-Prime Auto MarketHello all, I raise capital for a fund in an unrelated space but I have been more and more interested in researching the sub-prime auto market for a short on our own capital for some time. My question lies in finding data to research and I was hoping to gain some assistance from underwriters and cre... |
| 0 | How to land an offer in HF from BB FIG Group?I am about start my second year at FIG group a BB in HK. I have gradually figured out my interest and passion in hedge fund (L/S equity, activist etc). I am quite worried as FIG is more of capital markets deals rather than M&A transactions, especially in Asia. Could anyone who has a similar backgrou... |
| 0 | Hedge funds with big PM AUM like Viking?Articles like these: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-hedgefunds-viking-idUSKBN1572RU indicate that there are 4-5 portfolio managers at Viking each managing $1-1.5 billion and a couple top managers managing even more (e.g. Dan Sundheim before leaving Viking this year). This seems to me to me to be... |
| 0 | UCITS - Hedge fund?If a company is managing several UCITs funds, would that company then still be considered a hedge fund? They can surely say that they have several billion AUM, but would that not be different from hedge funds that actually have their AUM invested in their own unique strategies? I may have become co... |
| 0 | EJF CapitalDoes anyone know anything about EJF Capital, a hedge fund in Arlington, VA? Any information would be greatly appreciated...I haven't been able to dig up much about it on wso or elsewhere. Thanks.... |
| 0 | Is Investment Banking the gold standard for breaking into the HF industry (2nd half of 2017 --->)Is investment banking (BB/EB/MM) the gold standard for breaking into top HF? Have ER and S&T pretty much become a crapshoot for Top HF in 2017? Your thoughts.... |
| 0 | Point72 modeling testAll, does anyone have info on the P72 modeling test? It's supposed to be half an hour. This is for L/S equities and for an experienced role (i.e. equity analyst). Anything is much appreciated... ... |
| +2 | Daniel Loeb Closing in on NestleDaniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point LLC revealed on Sunday that it has taken a $3.5 billion dollar position in the Swiss conglomerate Nestle. This makes the firm the 6th largest holder of Nestle. However, this is also the largest initial bet for the fund. Third Point released a letter on Sunday tha... |
| 0 | Sponsors to HFWas just curious as to what it would take/if it's possible to move to a credit oriented HF (distressed in particular) from a sponsors group at a mid-tier BB?... |
| +1 | Hedge Fund RecruitmentHello everyone, I'm a graduate seeking a job in London. For several reasons that don't really matter at the moment, my plan was to start as a trader at an investment bank and then move to some hedge funds after a few years, like many do. Recently, I'm also considering trying to apply to hedge funds... |
| 0 | Big BallersSo it's commonly said that in the financial industry (probably every other as well) people who bring huge amounts of money to their firms get to do whatever the fuck they want. What are the craziest things you've seen or heard from these type of ballers? ... |
| +2 | DE Shaw BBQ inviteRecently got an invite to a DE Shaw BBQ event in NYC/SF. I'm wondering if this is something that they send out to everybody. ... |
| 0 | Top Hedge Fund operations vs. Bulge bracket Ibank analyst?I'm an undergrad choosing between an offer from a prestiguous hedge fund operations position and bulge bracket analyst role. The offer compensation is roughly the same, but what about future opportunities? I know for a bulge bracket ibank I have a clear career path leading to MBA to associate and ab... |
| 0 | Opinions on the HF interview questions guide by WSOHas anyone who has been working in the HF industry seen the WSO HF interview guide? Would you recommend it? What is it missing in your view? thanks ... |
| 0 | Hedge SwapHello all, A has concluded a Euro money market loan with the B-bank with a par value of EUR 100,000. This is linked to the 3M-EURIBOR plus spread of 1.5 % points. The loan can be used in tranches at least EUR 25,000. The term of a tranche may be 3, 6 or 12 months. The interest rate is agreed before... |
| 0 | Number of stocks decreasing rapidlySo I read an interesting article (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/stockpicking-is-dying-because-there-are-no-more-stocks-to-pick/ar-BBD4Zgq?li=BBnbfcN). It says there were 7,355 U.S. stocks in November 1997. Now there are fewer than 3,600. This is has made it far more difficult for active ... |
| 0 | Putting your money where your mouth is.* Moderators: I'm unsure as to whether this is the correct forum to ask this question, so feel free to move/delete this discussion if need be. I understand that organisations are team oriented and generally no one person contributes to a whole firms success, though i'm curios as to how many finance... |
| +17 | I am a Hedge Fund recruiter AMAI work with equity L/s arms of the multi-managers and single managers. A little about me: I don't come from typical financial services major nor have I ever wanted to be an IP myself. All the same, I love my job and don't wouldn't trade it or my firm for the world. Happy to answer some questions as ... |
| 0 | What is the general protocol for a junior hedge fund researcher to contact Executives?Exactly what process would a researcher go through to reach out and contact an executive of a company?... |
| +1 | Why are there way more macro funds in London than the US?Why are there way more macro funds in London than the US? Whenever I read about star performers in the macro space, they happen to be London-based managers.... |
| 0 | Debt CollectionsWhy don't debt collectors like going to court? Let's say you owe 50,000 in medical debt. Why do debt collectors hate going to court over it?... |
| 0 | Mercury Partners: anyone worked here? more info re: job?Anyone worked with Mercury Partners before? I'm considering retaining them for a search but I don't know much about them. Has anyone worked with them before either as a candidate or a client?... |
| +1 | S&T vs IBDHi, Currently trying to apply for summer internship in BB but wondering which is better IBD vs Sales Trading summer analyst both at BBs ultimate goal Risk Arb, Special Situation Sales or Analyst in a HF. Thanks ... |
| +28 | I'm bored: Macro Hedge Fund PM Q&AHowdy folks, this market has me bored to tears [edit: I'm truthfully also just having a harder time getting a read on conditions than at any point in my career, so that is prompting both frustration and introspection], and just for work-unrelated reasons, I have a bit more free time on my hands at p... |
| 0 | Salary: Hedge Fund vs Fund of Hedge Funds (FoF/FoHF)For entry level and senior levels? I'm currently a summer intern at a FoHF ($6.3b AUM) with a HF arm ($1.5b) but I can't really ask the people around me what their comps are. The HF guys are a lot more flashy with how they spend money and cop a lot of "oh wow a Tesla this time? Got bored of your lam... |
| 0 | Bridgewater Associates HF interview advice. I have Bridgewater Associates interview coming up shorty, im on the second round on site that includes - brain teasers Math test, which is timed and also group debate. I have read lots of example on the group discussion part, pretty solid with that. If anyone can shed light on type of brain teasers ... |
| 0 | Finance at a big tech firm>Buyside?I know this is not a traditional path by any means, but is moving from finance at a big tech firm (Amazon/Apple/Google/Facebook/Microsoft) to the buy-side (PE or HF) a possible move? Or would one be stuck in tech indefinitely?... |
| +12 | Transgender at a Hedge FundI currently work at a medium sized fund. My resume looks like what you'd expect, highly selective undergrad, good work experience, MBA from a top 3 program, passed the CFA the first time through, and have done well for the year and a half I've been at my current fund since graduating business schoo... |
| +6 | Why are previously successful hedge funds failing?I work for a LO manager. I have a little less than five years in the industry although have prior work experience. We do fundamental work and average a two year holding period. I see opportunities to generate relative outperformance in many places. I do not think it is easy but would think it is... |
| 0 | Do Names Matter as Much at Hedge Funds?I'm still in college so I'm kind of an idiot but bear with me. Are Hedge Funds similar to IBs with notable names to work for? Or is it kind of a FFA where as long as you work at a hedge fund, you work at a hedge fund. Asking because I have a call with someone in Atlanta.... |
| +1 | Fundamental L/S equity analyst to alphacapture product managerI am currently an analyst at a 200m AUM hedge fund working as a fundamental equity L/S analyst. Got an opportunity to interview for an alphacapture product manager role at one of the largest/prestigious quant HFs in the world. Would this kind of move make sense? I understand that quant HFs are what'... |
| +1 | Squarepoint Capital - any info?Hi, anyone has some details about Squarepoint? It seems one of the up and coming firms out there but it is really hard to find info - like AUM, reputation, trading vehicles, style (high or mid-freq), structure (deshaw style, millennium style or something else). Where does it line up compared to othe... |
| +1 | CoatueHi guys, Anybody here knows anything about Coatue? I know it is one of the Tiger Cubs. TMT focus. Equity L/S. Some websites say $3B AUM and some says $5B+, so I am not sure. It is also quoted couple times by one of the top 10 funds in the last year or two in returns. One thing I heard is tha... |
| 0 | Does S&T or IB experience help breaking into Hedge Funds easier?I'm currently at university and would like to join a hedge fund one day (like every other kid in finance lol). What do you guys recommend me to do? Join as a trader at a bank or do investment banking for a couple of years and then make the move? Appreciate your feedback.... |
| 0 | Millennium Management Long / Short InterviewHi all, I will be beginning the process with Millennium Management soon. This will be for an equity long / short team. I'm currently in banking, went to a target, and fortunately have some time to prepare. I know a pitch on several ideas is probably to be expected, and I will sound intelligent abou... |
| 0 | Career progression at top hedge fundsTo avoid making this vague and too hypothetical. Let's say you join a firm like Viking or Baupost as an analyst 1 or 2 years out of college. What is the "average" progression that people at one of those two firms can expect? What does compensation look 2/5/10 years down the line? Is pay significantl... |
| +1 | Hiring Market in Hedge FundHey guys, what is the current hiring market like for junior laterals at fundamental hedge funds? I assume pretty bad from weak fund performances you hear about in the news but was curious. Thanks. ... |
| 0 | data analyst position at hedge fund of fundsHave an interview at a hedge fund of funds as a data analyst. I dont see much on glassdoor regarding interviews at the firm. The position discusses working knowledge of market or reference data across equities, commodities and derivatives. Also statistical and time series, cross sectional analysis, ... |
| 0 | What is the typical net worth of someone who becomes partner at a big-name fund?What is the net worth of someone like Nat Zilkha? Are these people centimillionaires due to stock compensation, or am I overestimating their net worth?... |
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