Hedge Fund Manager Selection

Hey guys,

I was wondering whether someone could shed some light on the selection process of hedge fund managers? As I'm about to apply for an entry-level position at an alternative asset manager in Europe, I'm particularly interested in the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the selection process.

Few words regarding my background: currently studying towards a Phd degree in finance with a research focus on empirical asset pricing (factor investing, construction of multifactor portfolios, etc.). Despite the fact that I don't have any practical experience when it comes to manager selection, I have an idea what to look for in terms of quantitative performance analysis.

Nevertheless, I would love to hear some insights from an industry professional. Thanks!

 

Hey png1, sorry about the delay, but are any of these useful:

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