+26 Medallion 16 2y
+14 Why do some hedge funds have so many employees? 11 2y
0 "old economy" HFs? 1 2y
0 Suggestion to start career in Hedge Fund 1 2y
+14 Handy Bloomberg Tips 16 2y
0 AQR Capital Management - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 2y
0 L/S Fund interview - Interview Process 1 2y
0 D.E. Shaw - Interview - NA Data 2y
0 Google - Review - Generalist Data 2y
0 Gabelli Asset Management - Interview - Generalist Data 2y
0 Citadel Securities - Review - Quantitative Research Data 2y
0 Citadel Securities - Salary & Bonus - Quantitative Research Data 2y
+5 Swaps in PA? 4 2y
+9 Pitching ideas as a jr analyst 1 2y
0 Schonfeld - Salary & Bonus - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 2y
+3 L/S Salary Increases? 5 2y
0 Higher Comp: Tiger Global or Janestreet? 30 2y
0 2021 bonus discussion 1 2y
+12 Anyone work with bond portfolios? 8 2y
0 Hudson River Trading LLC - Review - Software Data 2y
0 Hudson River Trading LLC - Salary & Bonus - Software Data 2y
+42 What happens after 30? 40 2y
+39 Distressed vs Equity HF 31 2y
+158 The Asymmetric Risk Profile: Preparing for the Hedge Fund Interview 59 2y
+3 Thoughts on Daloopa / fintech software for hedge funds? 1 2y
+11 Explain like im 5 years old - how does IB work translate into a HF exit opp? 7 2y
+6 Hedge fund investor relations? 1 2y
0 Goldman Sachs - Review - Investments Data 2y
0 Goldman Sachs - Salary & Bonus - Investments Data 2y
+42 Best Credit Funds That Hire out of Undergrad 27 2y
+6 Seeking Advice - How to recruit for HF out of MM IB? 1 2y
+3 HF Exit from Jefferies? 1 2y
+15 "What do you want to buy today?" 11 2y
+12 Going backwards? IB -> HF -> IB 2 2y
0 Graham Capital Management - Review - Macro Data 2y
0 Graham Capital Management - Salary & Bonus - Macro Data 2y
+10 Aspiring biotech analyst 3 2y
+15 Corp Dev vs Hedge Funds? 1 2y
+10 2021 YTD performance (quant or LS) 32 2y
+75 Minimum net worth to retire in 30s 44 2y
+6 Can employer fire you right before guaranteed bonus in the UK? 1 2y
+20 Start-up Hedge Funds & Fake Interviews 9 2y
0 Point72, Balyasny, Citadel vs. Trian vs. Baupost vs. Bwater vs. Bracebridge 5 2y
+15 Quitting as a junior/mid-level due to seniors/heads being remote for the foreseeable future?? 7 2y
+4 Point72 Academy Virtual Intensive 2022 17 2y
0 Baupost Vs. Trian Vs. Citadel 0 2y
+35 Questions to ask HF before accepting offer 14 2y
0 Salary? 3 2y
+64 Reality check: is there any hope for the generalist? 50 2y
+10 Millennium - Facet Capital Management 2 2y
+17 London to NY transition - Best Headhunters 9 2y
+25 Post-MBA Analyst Comp in Europe. What is Market? 11 2y
+12 What is the full trade life cycle of ETD, Equity, Fixed Income and OTC products? 2 2y
+13 Marshall Wace vs P72? 9 2y
+18 Bridgewater Portfolio Associate interview 9 2y
+38 London HF recruiting - from ER 17 2y
+15 Mid-30s Career Change 3 2y
+38 Comp across the industry 45 2y
+10 Seeking Advice on Breaking into HF Post MBA 15 2y
+10 Learning About A Sector 2 2y
+15 Hedge fund investor letters and presentations 14 2y
+19 Background check at hedge fund 20 2y
+27 Matrix Capital Management - info, insights, headhunter etc. 7 2y
+10 Comparing Junior Summer Internship Offers 7 2y
+3 How much does gpa matter for quant hedge fund and prop shop 2 2y
+309 What is the secret sauce? Feel like I don't know anything 77 2y
+9 DS to Investment Analyst (Transition) 3 2y
+3 Opportunistic Credit? 4 2y
+14 Advice on dealing with stress as a PM 4 2y
+11 Credit HF Offer Consideration 5 2y
+3 PM blowouts - how to get in as a replacement 5 2y
+9 Any info on SRS? 2 2y
+101 Distressed debt / special sits investing - On the job 33 2y
+13 NYC to Bay Area Move Advice 4 2y
0 What would have to happen for the secular Equity HF decline to reverse? 2 2y
+24 [QUANTRAGE] STOP GATEKEEPING WITH OLYMPIADS 14 2y
+12 What are the best sources to prepare for a macro role? 2 2y
+7 Hillhouse Capital Management 17 2y
+26 Intrinsic motivations 25 2y
0 L/S Investment Teaser Feedback 7 2y
+5 Unusual Path to HF 6 2y
+9 Great resource for aspiring macro investors 2 2y
+41 Best future industries to be involved in 32 2y
+38 Distressed / High Yield Credit Pitch 13 2y
0 DB Equity Research or GS Private Markets Research 2 2y
+14 HF Comp Breakdown ? - L/S Equity value-oriented $150mm AUM Family Office 6 2y
+9 How to make the job more social for yourself? 8 2y
+6 HFs that focus on micro/small caps 2 2y
+14 where should I focus my energy? 6 2y
+14 Leaving job after a few months if significantly better offer comes along? 13 2y
+6 equity forward contract pricing on Bloomberg 3 2y
+91 How to develop conviction around valuation/catalyst/"differentiated view" portion of pitch? A lot of it seems wishy-washy. 27 2y
+6 Backtesting strategy costs 2 2y
+17 What to listen to while gaming or hiking? 12 2y
+12 HF vs AM vs TR 5 2y
+26 Do you guys know anything about these roles in Citadel? 18 2y
+4 what part of your job do you wish was automated? 6 2y
+3 MM HF exits-what happens when it doesn't work out? 6 2y
+11 Is there still money to be made in L/S? 33 2y
+17 How do you start a conversation regarding bonus expectations? 18 2y

Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Hedge Fund

  • Point72 98.9%
  • D.E. Shaw 97.9%
  • Magnetar Capital 96.8%
  • Citadel Investment Group 95.8%
  • AQR Capital Management 94.7%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Hedge Fund

  • Magnetar Capital 98.9%
  • D.E. Shaw 97.8%
  • Blackstone Group 96.8%
  • Two Sigma Investments 95.7%
  • Citadel Investment Group 94.6%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Hedge Fund

  • AQR Capital Management 99.0%
  • Point72 97.9%
  • D.E. Shaw 96.9%
  • Citadel Investment Group 95.8%
  • Magnetar Capital 94.8%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Hedge Fund

  • Portfolio Manager (9) $1,648
  • Vice President (23) $474
  • Director/MD (12) $423
  • NA (6) $322
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (24) $287
  • Manager (4) $282
  • Engineer/Quant (71) $274
  • 2nd Year Associate (30) $251
  • 1st Year Associate (73) $190
  • Analysts (225) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (22) $131
  • Junior Trader (5) $102
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (249) $85
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