I am working at a boutique sell side research firm for 2 years. I have an MBA (not an ivy) and working towards my CFA level 1. What is my exit strategy from the sell side and to move to a hedge fund? Any suggestions and inputs would be helpful. Also, is it of any value to do another MBA from an Ivy? Thanks in advance.
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I think you'll find some helpful information in this thread https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/how-often-do-people-move-from-eq…
Moving from SIG ER to HF (Originally Posted: 10/30/2017)
Hey guys, I have recently received an offer from SIG in their equity research division. In a few years I would like to move to a good HF (between $1B-$10B). Specifically looking at L/S, fundamental value, etc. Is this realistic? How is SIG ER with regards to placement? Does it matter whether it is BB ER or boutique ER? Also, moving from ER to HF I hear is more about having good, actionable ideas (vs IB where it is a standardized process with headhunters). Can anyone shed some light on this?
Hi laks, no, I never sleep and so I can respond to any lonely threads (like this one) at all hours of the night. Impressive, I know ;-)
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Hope that helps.
Hey thanks a lot for the response, +1SB. I have looked at some of these, but will definitely look over the rest. I was just curious, from SIG specifically what the ops are. Or, for a proxy, who do people in similar smaller ER shops along the same level as SIG seem to place? Does it really just depend on the quality of the your ideas?
BB ER to small HF? (Originally Posted: 04/16/2016)
Hi guys,
I've got an offer from a US$300-400m HF after spending 4 yrs in BB sellside research. They can match my pay. What's the general pros and cons working for a small HF? My long-term goal is to eventually become a PM (either in AMs or HFs), is it a better option to make the switch to buyside now vs staying in sellside? Thanks a lot!
Man I were you I would take it. Sell side isn't a happy place now and I wonder it will ever be again.
If possible, can you please elaborate on this? I am looking to potentially go in to ER, would love to know about any problems that might be there in the industry.
how long in equity research before the transition to a HF (Originally Posted: 03/02/2010)
How long should one plan on working in sell-side ER before moving to a HF? I am sure it is not a specific number, but a range would be nice. I was thinking like 15 years? maybe 20?
take it easy bud...you just got a full-time job.
It may take forever...
Yea, I am not trying to rush anything, I was just wondering. I want to stay in ER forever at this point. Does anyone do that or is the buyside always the end goal?
no working at a hedge fund is always a possibility. remember that hedge funds are part of the buyside. some analysts start on the buyside and stay there. There is no set time to transition from sell-side to buyside. It all depends on where the opportunities are (and how much they pay you).
I would either try to make the transition after 2-3 years, or wait until MD.
Sooner rather than later. Ideally, you want to build the appropriate skillset on the sell-side, but still be raw enough to learn and delve into the fund's strategy. It might be difficult for someone who's been the on the sell-side for 10-15 years to transfer to a completely different mindset on the buy-side.
2 years ER -> MBA --> HF?
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