I have 1 year exp in consulting (am a recent graduate) and have a second round of interview for a hedge fund. Info: AUM- 1.5 billion USD, junior financial markets analyst, I'll work with infrastructure, renewable resources, telecommunications, mining companies. Offices in NY and London.
Is it an upgrade in career path or stay in Big4?
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KPMG is probably the single most prestigious institution out there. Don't leave.
As much as I agree with you and Big4 doesn't stand a chance against the IBs, PEs, HFs having a steady job is pretty good option and the more of experience accumulated in one company (rather than jumping every 1-2y to different companies) makes the CV stronger in recruiter's vision. I could be wrong, any thoughts?
I suggest you choose your career path based on what interests you/you're good at, and not based on what the "perceived upgrade" is. The 2 roles you mention are incredibly different. If you dont have an honest interest in markets and investing, you will not survive in this industry.
thanks that is good advice and to be honest eventually I want to get out of Consulting and have a genuine interest in markets. thanks for good food for thought material
You would be better served staying where you are for 2-3 years and then jumping ship after. More money long term as you build up skills and client relationships.
flip side is HFs don't want people that are that far into their career afaik
this could be his last shot at HF
this is patently untrue...i know A LOT of people at the Big4...and leaving after 2-3 years is the sweet spot.
Well done for getting an interview, how did you manage to do that? Apply online? Networking?
LinkedIn. I was approached by the HR agency via LinkedIn and they offeres to talk about a position at a HF. I am not that active on LinkedIn and don't post BS posts. TBH it is a pure luck + fully updated LinkedIn profile with a lot of small certificates of Excel, Python learning and I guess I matched in some searches because I had an option "open for new positions" selected.
in the end as much as LinkedIn is sometimes cringy, it does work.
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