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  2. JP Morgan Winning Women

    Asset Management

    This thread is for undergraduate students currently applying to the JP Morgan's 2018 Winning Women events in NYC and Chicago. Feel free to follow and/or post if you're in another division as there might be similar recruitment timelines. JP Morga ...

    446 comments6 May 2020 -

  3. Hirevue JPMorgan Chase SA 2019 Asset Management???

    Asset Management

    Does anyone have any questions/insight into the Hirevue questions for JPMorgan Chase SA 2019 Asset Management in NYC? I'm assuming its behavior, but since this is my first hirevue-no clue. Also, is this a first round or still an initial screening typ ...

    98 comments6 May 2020 -

  4. Wanna Jump Straight to the Buy Side?

    Job Search Advice

    Mod Note (Andy): #TBT Throwback Thursday- this was originally posted on 10/17/12. To see all of our top content from the past, click here. Deciding to Recruit For the Buy Side Most of my friends are going into banking. Not because pitch books and road sho ...

    289 comments6 May 2020 -

  5. Life as a Top Asset Manager

    Asset Management

    Mod Note (Andy): #TBT Throwback Thursday- this was originally posted on 3/24/13. So I've seen a few posts lately asking about mutual funds, Asset Management gigs, and alternatives to the sell-side out of college, and hopefully my experience taking th ...

    189 comments6 May 2020 -

  6. My Biggest Career Mistake to Date: Prestige

    Mod Note (Andy): #TBT Throwback Thursday- this was originally posted on 10/1/12. I occasionally get PMed by people at colleges I've never heard of before, asking if they have a shot at IBD. Folks, why IBD? The finance world is broad and varied, and t ...

    109 comments19 Apr 2019 -

  7. Cities with the Best Cost of Living / Work Life Balance in Finance

    Job Search Advice

    I've come to the conclusion NYC is not for me. More power to all of you whose dream is working on the street, it's just not for me. Cost of living is too high. Hours are too long. Taxes are too high. Where in the country is the best balance betw ...

    152 comments6 May 2020 -

  8. Is wearing a £2,000 suit too much for an analyst/associate grade interview

    Fashion for Business

    I just stupidly bought another Saville Row suit in preparation for upcoming recruitment in Asset Management at the associate level. I am just thinking from previous experience that I was maybe too dressed up when wearing similar suits and applying for ana ...

    35 comments15 May 2020 -

  9. Choosing Between Buy Side vs Sell Side in Equity Research?

    Equity Research

    So I want to do equity research. I know that there is sell-side and buy-side and, so far, I have a few distinctive arguments for both (see below). What I would really appreciate to find out is your views in terms of the experience quality that both offer. ...

    35 comments6 May 2020 -

  10. PGIM RE/REF three-year investment analyst program?

    Real Estate

    -How is it in regards to hours/pay/exit ops? Is there travel?-I'm equally interested in debt and equity, which one is more established and has better exit ops? pgim prudential Real Estate Acquisitions repe AM asset management Salary ...

    24 comments13 Apr 2020 -

  11. AM vs HF: The Business of Our Business

    Asset Management

    Hedge funds get all the glory... and now they're even going to get all the press, courtesy of the JOBS Act, and I'm more than excited to see who thinks they actually need to advertise to bring in the flows. However, while a hedge fund is structu ...

    70 comments6 May 2020 -

  12. AMA: Internal Wholesaler at a Mutual Fund

    Asset Management

    I work at a large MF in the Northeast as an internal wholesaler. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's basically inside sales. I make outbound dials to financial advisors to sell them our mutual funds among other things. I have over ...

    105 comments17 Jul 2019 -

  13. Why is PWM looked down on?

    Asset Management

    Why is PWM generally looked down on? Is it because of something palpable like lower salaries or is it just for no reason? What is the genesis of this phenomenon? Thank you. BB PWM asset management private wealth management ...

    132 comments30 May 2019 -

  14. How to Convince My Boss to Include Excel Modeling Into the Job?

    Real Estate

    What's up everyone, first time post here. So to summarize, I currently work at a large real estate firm and work as an analyst in their multifamily department. My job mainly entails managing a large portfolio of mortgage loans and monitoring/reportin ...

    34 comments27 May 2019 -

  15. CFA June 2017 Results

    Off Topic

    Just got my results for Level 1 and I passed. 7/10 sections over 70%, none below 51%. I am so stoked right now despite it only being level 1, anyone else get results? CFA testing asset management to Sunday, July 30, 2017- 7:55pm ...

    86 comments30 Jul 2017 -

  16. US job opportunities for foreigners

    Real Estate

    Hi guys, I work in an Italian Asset Management/private equity firm of real estate investment funds (european version of REITS). I have 3+ years of experience (think of an associate level) in the financial analysis and business development, and I would lik ...

    72 comments6 May 2020 -

  17. J.P.Morgan SA Asset & Wealth Management 2020

    Asset Management

    Hey Guys! Here is a discussion on the J.P.Morgan Summer Analyst program 2020. I'm currently under consideration for 4 emea positions. Do you guys have any update on superdays or interviews? Summer Analyst 2020 jpmorgan summer analyst asset management ...

    19 comments22 Nov 2019 -

  18. Gift for Boss?

    Asset Management

    Hi everyone, In the next month I will be concluding my internship at a boutique AM. I worked closely with the CEO of the firm and developed a good relationship with him, and I'd like to get him a gift. I'll definitely be getting him a hand-writt ...

    133 comments15 Jan 2018 -

  19. DC finance meetup / networking group

    Off Topic

    Moved here two months ago to work at a small multi-strategy Asset Management company as a quant. I found it really hard to meet/network with finance people compared to NYC (obviously but much harder than I thought). Was wondering if there is a regular mee ...

    32 comments6 May 2020 -

  20. How do you get a job in asset management?

    Asset Management

    I am a current junior at Claremont McKenna College. Econ/Fin major with 3.2 GPA. VERY interested in finance. What can I do to strengthen myself as a candidate to get into this field? Reading specific articles? Buying WSO financial modeling tools? I'v ...

    36 comments3 Dec 2019 -

  21. INSEAD MBA: Yay or Nay?

    Business School and GMAT

    Hi community, I don't want to spark another general,,MBA worth it or not" discussion, instead I'm interested in your opinions based on my specific situation. Some background info: European citizen 31 years of age (yes, old but quite normal ...

    20 comments6 May 2020 -

  22. OFFER TIME- Which one?

    Real Estate

    Sup guys, trying to figure out which offer is better and will set me up better for my career aspirations. I am two years in the workforce (1.5 years since I received my degree) and have been involved in the asset management function of a brokerage (JLL/CB ...

    15 comments6 May 2020 -

  23. AMA- I'm an Equity Analyst/PM at an Asset Manager

    Job Search Advice

    Mod Note (Andy): this ama is now closed, thanks again to N164 for answering all the q's! I've been in the Asset Management field for 15+ years, started as an i-banker out of undergrad, moved to AM after b-school when the hours got to me (both at ...

    102 comments29 Dec 2014 -

  24. "So tell me what the markets are up to right now?"- How do I answer this correctly?

    Investment Banking

    It always seems that no matter what kind of answer I give, I get shot down because the interviewer has his or her own opinion. I have an interview tomorrow, what should I say with regards to the markets? I am going to talk about the Euro crisis, how stock ...

    28 comments6 May 2020 -

  25. Brandes Investment Partners- Reputation and exit opps?

    Asset Management

    What's the deal with Brandes Investment Partners in San Diego? Anybody knowing anything about their reputation, exit opps, people, etc.? Heard its a great group, but the pay is on the low side. asset management Salary United States- West ...

    40 comments6 May 2020 -

  26. Asset Management vs Investment Banking for exit opps into value-based hedge funds

    Hedge Fund

    Hello everyone, I am a South American student in my final year at a target uni in London and I currently have 2 full time offers and I am stuck and do not know which one to choose. The offers are: 1) A full-time offer from an elite boutique (Lazard / Roth ...

    16 comments6 May 2020 -

  27. Any helpful material for UK undergraduates (UPDATE: AM in the United Kingdom)

    Asset Management

    UPDATE: Any questions related to AM in the United Kingdom. Hi everyone! i will be applying for graduate positions (AM mainly) soon and was looking for a good guide or any other material related to SPECIFICALLY the United Kingdom job market. I will be a fi ...

    15 comments6 May 2020 -

  28. Associate in Private Equity FoF- will answer questions

    Private Equity

    Noticed quite a few questions regarding FoF on here recently (probably due to recruiting cycle) so thought a thread might be helpful- no PMs if possible. My background is non-traditional. I'm from the UK, top 10(ish) university, finance degree, joine ...

    80 comments26 Aug 2014 -

  29. Do hedge funds look down at Asset Management Firms?

    Hedge Fund

    I was talking to some folks around the office and somehow Putnam or Wellington got brought up in the conversation. Someone immediately said that "asset managers don't count." Is this a common view in the hedge fund world? hedge fund asset m ...

    53 comments23 Jan 2015 -

  30. MS Wealth Management?

    Asset Management

    I recently got an internship offer from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, NJ office.Non-target school finance and business analytical master degree. I will graduate this May and I have studied for CFA, FRM. I want to land a job at Asset Management company ...

    26 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  31. Job vs RSM (this year) vs LSE (if accepted)

    Business School and GMAT

    Hello! I'm in a terrible dilemma and I don't know what I should do. In autumn 2013 I've applied to both LSE and RSM. I've been rejected from LSE (Msc Finance + Msc Accounting and Finance), but offered a place at Rotterdam School of Man ...

    25 comments6 May 2020 -

  32. Interview Question: How Would You Invest $10 Million?

    Asset Management

    I was wondering if anyone could provide some insight into good answers for the following asset management interview question! Thanks! If you had 10 million dollars to invest, how would you invest it in the current market environment? How to Invest 10 Mill ...

    25 comments28 Feb 2018 -

  33. Asset Management Interview Preparation

    Asset Management

    Hi all, I recently got a 1st round interview for an analyst role at a mid-size Asset Management firm (deals with both institutional and high wet work individuals). I was wondering what would be the interview process will be like. Any technical should I br ...

    47 comments22 Apr 2018 -

  34. My Experience with WSO Mentors

    New User Introductions

    I recently had a call with one of the mentors from Wall Street Mentors. He was a nice guy that after answering a few of his questions he seemed inetersted in my profile. I didn't message him to talk about helping me get my next job but about what I c ...

    21 comments6 May 2020 -

  35. PIMCO 2019 Account Summer Analyst

    Asset Management

    Has anyone heard back/applied for this position? The original deadline was Oct 20 and campus recruiting sent out an email saying I'd heard back no more than 4 weeks after the deadline. I just looked at the app again and it now says "early proces ...

    17 comments15 May 2019 -

  36. Questions about portfolio/asset management?--fire away

    Asset Management

    Feeling festive, and honestly, life is too short after what happened in CT this past week. I work at a large Asset Management firm on a portfolio mgmt team as a junior PM, where I started out of undergrad. If you have questions about asset management /bre ...

    96 comments4 Nov 2013 -

  37. Improve GPA vs Off-Cycle Internship

    Job Search Advice

    Hey all, Looking for some advice on best next steps. I am currently in the process of interviewing for an off-cycle internship (during the Spring) that is semi-related to finance (they do modeling, and my role would be as a consultant). I have one concern ...

    23 comments19 Feb 2018 -

  38. How much do equity portfolio managers make?

    Asset Management

    I'm considering trying to break into buy-side Asset Management and was wondering *roughly* how much an equity portfolio manager at a good firm (I.E. Fidelity, Janus, American Century) can expect to earn all in per year? I've read that the averag ...

    41 comments14 Mar 2018 -

  39. Asset Management Exit Opportunities?

    Asset Management

    Hey guys, I have recently grown interested in AM-- particularly in portfolio management-- and have been wondering what sort of exit opportunities this industry entails. In my opinion it seems to me that you can do 2-3 years as an analyst for a MUTF then g ...

    46 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  40. Building a Property Management Company

    Real Estate

    Hi Monkeys, Question for the RE pros in here- what do you think about building a residential property management company as a way to break into the industry? I figure I could start with single family homes, townhomes, and condos, and then eventually manag ...

    27 comments28 Apr 2016 -

  41. AMA- Independent Southeast Asia mid-market M&A adviser / private family office partner

    Investment Banking

    Brief Background: Based in Southeast Asia Started in a SEAn monetary authority to asset management, to a PE for internship, to boutique IB. Currently an independent M&A /capital markets adviser Privately handling family office matters Example of deals ...

    10 comments6 May 2020 -

  42. Demystifying BAAM (Blackstone)

    As requested by @MBAGrad2015" in my previous post (about GSO) and several other users who pm-ed me about BAAM, I decided to start another "demystifying" thread- the Blackstone 's 2014 Hedge Fund Solutions (BAAM) overview. All is based ...

    19 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  43. Company asks me to renege

    Job Search Advice

    So I'm in a weird situation here. This summer I was an intern at a small to mid sized buyside firm and I got an offer from them after I finished working there. I then went on to recruit full time and got an offer from a boutique IB which mainly does ...

    33 comments4 Mar 2014 -

  44. Investment Banking v. Asset/Investment Managment: Pros & Cons

    Investment Banking

    Hey Guys, Lately I have been considering pursuing either of the routes but I would like to know more to solidify my choice.I was wondering what the true difference(s) are between investment banking and investment/Asset Management and what are the pros and ...

    34 comments11 Apr 2017 -

  45. Asset Management: Top PM Career Path

    Job Search Advice

    I'm currently an Equity Research Analyst at a small Asset Management company (USD ~1bn AUM) based in an emerging market, in a city other than the country's major financial hub. I've got into the firm straight out of undergrad (top tier non- ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

  46. Move from USA to London/Europe

    Job Search Advice

    I'd like to get your opinions on moving from the US to London or other areas of Europe and how plausible it will be for someone in a front office role to make this move. Currently work for a global fixed income asset manager. Am looking to move to Eu ...

    16 comments6 May 2020 -

  47. Is it possible for me to have an internship in China? IBD,AM?

    Investment Banking

    Hello everybody, First I want to thank you for the time, I will try to cut it short. I am a foreign student who is doing a bachelor degree in Beijing/UIBE. I am in my third year, and I am fluent in Mandarin, passed HSK-5 2 years ago, taking all my courses ...

    10 comments6 May 2020 -

  48. PIMCO Product Analyst Interview

    Asset Management

    Hello: Friday, I have my first interview with PIMCO for their product analyst position (phone interview). I was wondering about the types of questions they ask, and how I should prepare for these questions. Cannot find a detailed discussion on this issue ...

    18 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  49. Should I continue pursuing the CFA designation?

    Real Estate

    Hey all, I wanted to get your thoughts/feedback on studying for the CFA. Previously, I've spent quite some time on the asset management and capital markets side where a CFA mattered. I have studied the level 2, but I've yet to pass it. More rece ...

    13 comments3 Jan 2019 -

  50. Asset Management vs. Equity Research

    Asset Management

    If the ultimate goal is to be a PM, which path should one take when starting right out of undergrad? Post MBA? What are the differences in their career progression? And how do the tasks differ as an entry level employee? MBA Equity Research portfolio mana ...

    24 comments22 Jan 2018 -

  51. Capital Group Equity Research Associate program

    Asset Management

    Anyone have thoughts on CapGroup's equity research associate program (not to be confused with TAP)? Seems like they hire a lot of IBD analysts who have completed their 2 year programs, with less of an idea generation role and more of a modeling monke ...

    25 comments21 Feb 2017 -

  52. God Hates Poor People

    This story is probably better suited to a Bonus Banana, but it made me laugh so hard I had to do a full-blown post about it. This is one that is gonna have the torch and pitchfork crowd howling with rage. They say the lottery is a tax on ignorance, and fo ...

    23 comments30 Nov 2011 -

  53. What are the prospects of starting in AM?

    Asset Management

    hi all, need some advice regarding this: firstly, with the aim of being a portfolio manager, is it better to start on the sell-side on ER / IBD or buy-side? then secondly, what's the salary like for top AM houses such as JPM AM and BlackRock etc in L ...

    16 comments6 May 2020 -

  54. Breaking in to the Buy-Side

    Asset Management

    Coming out of a semi-target, how exactly does one break into the buy-side (i.e. from undergrad)? Do funds or AM divisions have junior analyst or rotational programs? If so, what is typical comp? Of course CFA level 1 would help, but what about staying a y ...

    21 comments1 Feb 2017 -

  55. How to move from PB to AM?

    Asset Management

    Hi everyone, I work in London in a US BB bank in private banking as an Investment Advisor. I've joined on a grad scheme in 2011 from a target school. Unfortunately I have entered PB relatively randomly and I definitely crave for an institutional role ...

    13 comments6 May 2020 -

  56. Asset Management Recruiting- When do AMs usually recruit?

    Asset Management

    Like the title says, anyone know when do asset management firms usually recruit? Is it mostly in the fall, or differ for each bank? recruiting time asset recruit asset management ...

    21 comments11 Apr 2017 -

  57. Be careful when negotiating offers!

    Off Topic

    I want to caution all you monkeys about negotiating when receiving an offer. While if executed correctly it can add more salary, more vacation, or a signing bonus to the pay package, it could also get the offer rescinded in the blink of an eye. This is my ...

    22 comments29 Oct 2012 -

  58. Which major is best to get into Equity Research/ Asset Management/ Private Equity?

    Investment Banking

    I'm trying to decide whether or not to change my current major... I am an Econ major at a non-target, but have the opportunity to enter into the Accounting program. While my school is not known for its Finance/Econ/Business degrees, it does have one ...

    14 comments6 May 2020 -

  59. Acadian Asset Management?

    Asset Management

    Hey, guys. Anyone know anything about, or have experience with, Acadian Asset Management in Boston? Culture, reputation (how good will this look on my resume!), if they have a training program for undergrad interns? ...

    14 comments6 May 2020 -

  60. Asset management firms in Dallas/Houston?

    Asset Management

    Hey everyone, There are some incomplete lists on other threads, but I'm looking to see if anyone knows of some mutual funds, hedge funds, or other buy-side asset management firms in Dallas or Houston. Ones that I can contribute: Q Investments Crestli ...

    13 comments6 May 2020 -

  61. What should I do? MBA or not?

    Asset Management

    Hey guys, I badly need your advice on whether I should do an MBA or not. A bit about my background and goals: I have working in investment consulting for a few years now, have CFA, graduated in engineering from a good engineering school. I know a lot abou ...

    22 comments12 May 2014 -

  62. Asset Management/Investment Management Gig out of Undergraduate?

    Asset Management

    Hey Guys I was wondering how the job prospects were to get a decent job at a Asset Management or asset management job right out of undergraduate business school. I am planning to continue graduate studies afterwards and I am looking just to gain some simp ...

    25 comments21 May 2012 -

  63. JP Morgan Asset Management Summer 2015

    Asset Management

    Hey, anyone interview for JPM 's Asset Management summer internship positions yet? If so, have you heard back? Curious. JP Morgan asset management Salary ...

    15 comments29 Sep 2018 -

  64. BB Interview Ari Gold Style

    Investment Banking

    Some of you might know me, so I will be anon for today. Had a BB final interview today for a SA in IBD. This was the final interview at my final and only destination. Rejected from every other place this session, this was it. The feeling of rejection one ...

    23 comments16 Apr 2012 -

  65. Just How Useless is the Asset-Management Industry?- HBR

    Asset Management

    http://blogs.hbr.org/fox/2013/05/just-how-useless-... Thoughts on this? Professors have been basically telling me to put my money in index funds. I think that one of Asset Management 's roles is to pretty much make the markets more efficient through ...

    21 comments21 May 2013 -

  66. Is the center of power in banks shifting?

    Investment Banking

    Back in the 80's, bankers were at the top of the pyramid at investment banks. The booming economy, lower taxes and regulations, all prompted a massive M&A and IPO wave, and bankers reaped the rewards. In the late 90's Equity Research Analyst ...

    15 comments26 Jun 2015 -

  67. Asset Management Target Schools

    Asset Management

    According to WSJ (A List of Top Schools Feeding the Asset Management Industry), top schools for breaking into AM out of ugrad include:- HYPW- Chicago- Columbia- Stern- Berkeley- MIT- Dartmouth- BC- Northwestern- UCLA aka.. mostly your typical IBD targets ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

  68. Asset Management Books Recommendation

    Asset Management

    Does anyone have any books I can read on Asset Management? Career choices, paths, what it encompasses. Would like a few recommendations to see what I can read on my free time. I'm a junior in college and I'd like to aim for Asset management bein ...

    17 comments11 Apr 2017 -

  69. Series 7/63 Advice

    Asset Management

    My job requires me to pass both exams in a little under 60 days or I am fired. I just signed a nice lease for an apartment in a prime area and have committed myself to various things to take this job..so I cannot fail. I am about 4 years removed from fina ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  70. Asset/Investment Management vs Sales/Trading

    Asset Management

    My mind has been tossed around the past couple of days about this and found no clear answer. What is the real difference between Asset Management divisions and Sales/Trading Divisions. I want to think Asset Management is there for managing long term inves ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  71. Thoughts on T. Rowe Price

    Asset Management

    Wanted to know ppl's thoughts on T Rowe. Well respected shop or regional firm? Pay and culture? In the future I want to do an MBA, so interested in how schools view it? (semi feeder company?) Thanks in advance. asset management t rowe Salary ...

    15 comments3 Apr 2017 -

  72. Call w/ GSAM Recruiter Tomorrow?

    Asset Management

    So I just got an email about this an hour ago, it's for an analyst/associate internal wholesaling role. She mentioned it would just be a short call, any idea what sort of questions I should expect? I've been swallowed up with math/stats/options ...

    13 comments17 Feb 2018 -

  73. Blackrock Portfolio Analytics first round interviews- How should I study?

    Asset Management

    I understand that I might be asked some basic probability theory and some financial stuff but has anyone been through an interview? I have had experience in private wealth management. What should I expect? thanks!!! asset management Interview ...

    13 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  74. Career Path Advice (Please)- Investment Analysis

    Asset Management

    I'm currently a sophomore undergrad at Villanova, aiming to major in Finance. I've only started doing serious and specific career planning recently, so you'll have to bear with me just a bit. For reference, most of the BB 's recruit th ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  75. Hobo's are better predictors than the Nikkei index.

    Off Topic

    Coucou! Okay, so smart investors don't randomly risk their own money or theirs clients money, right? A smart investor uses data, years of white knuckle experince and looking at how other index work. That's what a smart investor would do. And why ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  76. GS QIS Strats vs BoA MBS Strats vs DB S&T

    Job Search Advice

    I currently have 3 great offers for summer internships: 1) Goldman Sachs Strats in QIS 2) BAML Strats Associate on MBS desk 3) Deutsche Bank Trading Analyst ...

    14 comments20 Nov 2015 -

  77. IBD---> AM

    Asset Management

    What's the career path from IBD to AM? Investment Banking asset management ...

    17 comments25 Sep 2012 -

  78. AMA- Financial Techonology/Unique Background

    Asset Management

    While I know most people on this forum have no interest in IT jobs even if they are in finance, there may be someone with my background who would be interested in my story. Background: Age: 27 Department: Technology- I would say this is MO at my firm if y ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

  79. Institutional Sales & Client Relations- interview info wanted

    Asset Management

    Hi guys I am an M.Sc. graduate in international banking and finance. I have an interview next week with a large Asset Management company in the UK. Role is Sales and Client Relations. I would greatly appreciate an insight into a role of this kind as well ...

    10 comments24 Mar 2020 -

  80. Why do people use asset managers? Newbie question

    Asset Management

    My question is basically why do people use asset managers considering that they underperform? I remember from my finance class that a lot of studies were done on performance of mutual funds and etc. and the conclusion was that a person is better of with i ...

    17 comments30 Sep 2011 -

  81. Salary for Entry Level

    Investment Banking

    Hi everyone. I recently accepted an offer at a bank and was wondering what the salary would be for an entry-level employee at a bank like JP Morgan or Goldman Sachs. I would also appreciate your thoughts on how helpful a rotational program may be towards ...

    15 comments1 Dec 2013 -

  82. CFA or Harvard MBA for Asset Management?

    Asset Management

    Are the MBAs more for IBD and PE? hedge fund Research analyst portfolio manager Mutual Fund asset management Salary United States- Northeast ...

    15 comments31 Jul 2014 -

  83. Need help deciding which offer to pursue: boutique HF vs. BB vs. asset management

    Hedge Fund

    Long time lurker finally coming out of the shadow here. I promise now that I have officially made an account, I will openly contribute to the forum! I currently have three options: to work for a boutique hedge fund w/ $100million aum, Asset Management w / ...

    16 comments11 Oct 2012 -

  84. Leave tech firm to be a Wholesaler

    Asset Management

    I'm currently a Account Executive for a top Social media firm "LI" and I am debating whether or not to leave the tech industry to be a Wholesaler? Any thoughts? internal wholesaler tech asset management ...

    11 comments30 Mar 2017 -

  85. EDHEC vs RSM vs NHH vs LSE (Financial Statistics)

    Business School and GMAT

    Which programme is better in terms of acquiring a job in Asset Management and consequently in a hedge fund abroad after graduation? Got the offers in all these unis. I am a finance undergrad from Russia, 6 months semi-related work experience (finance, bus ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

  86. Comp scales with AUM?

    Asset Management

    I've been looking into buyside research for a while now, and I've noticed that most reports of street-level pay are coming from the largest firms (eg Fido, BlackRock, T Rowe, etc). Does this mean that smaller firms (<100B AUM) generally pay b ...

    16 comments27 Feb 2012 -

  87. Differences between investment management at a bank like JPM, MS and insitutions like Wellington, Oaktree etc.?

    Asset Management

    Hi everyone I was wondering what the differences were if there are any in terms of compensation, prestige, and so on. Thanks in advance asset management Salary ...

    13 comments6 Jun 2015 -

  88. Why Are You Investing?

    This is a philosophical post, not for myself, but for you. This question was inspired by something I read on a blog where the author stated they hoped to get rich through investing. This quip isn't an isolated case, I've heard this from others a ...

    11 comments26 Aug 2013 -

  89. Moving from Property Management to REPE/Asset Management

    Real Estate

    Hi All, I'm still relatively new to the site though I have been lurking for a bit. Through searching on the site I was unable to find some insights or if it is possible to move from commercial property management (office/industrial) to the Asset Mana ...

    11 comments10 Mar 2018 -

  90. Sell side research-> asset management transition

    Asset Management

    Hi everyone, I'm currently working at a bb in research at the junior level and I'm considering switching to Asset Management (mostly for life style, work/life balance reasons). I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the transition ...

    13 comments14 May 2014 -

  91. Prudential Investment Analyst: Quant Research Superday

    Asset Management

    Hey Guys, I have a superday at Prudential Fixed Income (PFI) in Newark for their Quantitative Research Investment Analyst for FT. The job is PRECISELY what I am looking for, however, I am completely at a loss as to what they can ask me. Given the fact tha ...

    12 comments11 Apr 2017 -

  92. AM Sales to S&T?

    Sales and Trading

    I'm curious how possible this move is. I have 2 years of AM Sales and would love to jump to a sales desk in almost any product but preferably FICC. Does this jump seem doable without business school? asset management s&t ...

    8 comments17 Nov 2018 -

  93. Intern way over my head

    Asset Management

    So I am an intern at a small mutual fund (about a billion under management). I was researching some high yielding investments and I came across REITs and MLPs. The PM I work for likes energy (we live in Texas). He also likes construction so he is now buyi ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

  94. Best Masters for a Career in Asset Management

    Business School and GMAT

    Hi guys. Which is the best Masters program and university in the US/UK for a career in Asset Management. Last year I graduated with a Bsc degree in Mathematical Statistics and I am currently doing a Bcom honors degree in Financial Analysis and portfolio m ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

  95. Anyone hear back from JPM AM SA Superday?

    Asset Management

    Did anyone receive an offer or hear back in general from the JP Morgan Asset Management Summer Analyst superday in NYC? If so, what group? J.P. Morgan (JPM) asset management Salary United States- Northeast ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

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    Asset Management

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