Bulge Brackets and Hedge Funds

Hi everyone,

I just started working as a trader in the S&T deparment of a BB. What I really want to do, though, is working in HFs.

Given the changes the banking industry has gone through after the financial crisis, do you think it still make sense to do an experience in S&T (2-5 years) before trying to get a job at a HF?

Please share opinions

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That is true.

However, as you probably know, some HFs also hire graduates (I've also interview with a couple of them, but eventually reckoned it worth it to accept offer from BB). In this view, it could make sense to start into HFs directly.

Also, I'm interested in quant funds. I have a degree in economics, so I know odds are against me and I'm quite unlikely to find anything in future. I don't know how much an experience in S&T can help me. I simply don't feel I'm improving my quantitative skills that much.

 
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"alfonso.moscato" That is true.

However, as you probably know, some HFs also hire graduates (I've also interview with a couple of them, but eventually reckoned it worth it to accept offer from BB). In this view, it could make sense to start into HFs directly.

Also, I'm interested in quant funds. I have a degree in economics, so I know odds are against me and I'm quite unlikely to find anything in future. I don't know how much an experience in S&T can help me. I simply don't feel I'm improving my quantitative skills that much.

If you want to work for a quant fund, get a masters degree in a quantitative subject.

 

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