Background Check Top Hedge Fund

Hello everyone,
I am a noob and needed some information about credit checks in top hedge funds or IBs (DE Shaw, Two Sig, Citadel, Element, GS etc). I discovered today that I had a delinquent account (dental bill for ~300) from way back in the day which I wasn't aware of (probably lost in mail as I was moving etc). I immediately paid it. I was curious if anyone has been in a similar situation and what kind of effect this has on my offer.
Cheers.

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hahahahahaha, dude no. I had 4 unpaid moving violations and a missed hearing and it had no effect on my offer.

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Just don't go bankrupt or have liens (think IRS) against you and you're fine. You can definitely chill in your situation :)

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Just don't go bankrupt or have liens (think IRS) against you and you're fine. You can definitely chill in your situation :)

Pretty much this

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nice signature and username btw, I saw them live ~2007, while the lead singer's vocals weren't as good anymore, neil peart still had it in him.

 

Has anyone been in this situation, i.e. having a paid collection account on their credit report and been through a background check at a top bank or hedge fund?

I am pretty worried given all this stuff is new to me, not to mention my credit score taking a dive.

 

If it helps anyone, I looked at all my credit reports and firms do check credit reports. One of my report had the name of the firm along with the background check agency clearly listed on account inquiries.

 

FWIW, it's almost standard procedure for any prestiged firm to conduct a background/credit check. Unless you have tax liens, bankruptcy judgments or financial industry complaints/litigations on your mark, it should be smooth sailing thru the door of your next employer.

All the world's indeed a stage, And we are merely players, Performers and portrayers, Each another's audience, Outside the gilded cage - Limelight (1981)
 

Thank you so much, does any one know what "bonding" is and how collections can affect it. I remember being asked if "I was ever denied bonding" in a previous job application.

 

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