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Fee consulting - good place to start, exit opps?
Does anyone know more about what fee consulting entails? Is it possible to grow into an investment role?
Top Asset Managers London
It has been covered on this forum what some of the best US funds are: e.g. Dodge & Cox, Capital Group. I wonder if someone could tell me what are the best funds in London. To be specific, I am not looking for big names such as BlackRock or Fidelity, rather for smaller op (Boutique) funds. Extra...
From HF in Asia to AM/PWM in EU??
Hi guys, looking for some help here.. a bit of a background first.. I attended uni in Asia studying engineering, and then completed a Masters in Fin from Europe. Came back to my home country (in Asia) post Masters (wrong time to graduate in EU - 2012), and found a job providing valuation services to...
Looking for Advice: Banking SA to Asset Management Full Time
I just started my internship in corporate/investment banking at a MM in NY and although its early, I don't believe this is the right path for me. I've started looking into for full-time roles in asset managementas I like the structure of these programs more. Does anyone have any knowledge on AM...
Wharton to Asset Management
Hey all, I'm a high school senior who will be attending Wharton in the fall and I'm looking for advice on how to get a job/ internships in Asset Management , specifically one in equity research . I've seen some internship opportunities, but it seems like there aren't nearly as many available as...
Operations Middle Office or Asset Management Reporting role
Hi everyone, Some advice needed here. I get out from the university about 5 years ago and currently working towards the final CFA exam in June. I have been working in a custody operations role in an international bank. I am possibly having two choices for my next career move: (1) a Middle Office...
Life as a Top Asset Manager
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 the asset management route to hedge fund rather...
Balancing Asset Management, Portfolio Management, and Aquisitions
I work for a pretty lean REPE firm (5 total employees including Principals) with about $300M AUM. Some of this is in deals in which we are our own sponsor, some in more "hands-on" type JV partnerships, and about 1/3 in relatively passive JV deals. As you can imagine, in a firm this size, most...
CFA® - useful for which groups/sectors in banking/finance?
I have met someone who (independently) studies for the CFA® (level 1) with the goal to strengthen his profile, in order to move from his work as an engineer to finance/banking. However, he did not have a very clear idea of how the CFA® would help him. -Is there anyone who could provide me some...
AM firms with a systematic/quantitative approach to investing?
What are the good ones? Any with a systematic approach but too quantitative?
EDHEC vs RSM vs NHH vs LSE (Financial Statistics)
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, business analysis, marketing management). The...
DC finance meetup / networking group
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 meet up or happy hour thing for the rare group...
Portfolio Construction Analyst Interview Help!!
I have an interview for a BB in their PWM business for a portfolio construction analyst role. It's entry level for a team within the division. Won't be part of an advising team, but an internal team that helps advisers with asset allocation, quant analyses, manager selection, creating reports, etc....
Entry Level Buy-Side Position
Point72 offers a program known as the Point72 academy (https://www.point72.com/careers/campus-point72-ac…). It is essentially a 15-month crash course for college graduates to the buy side. I was wondering if anyone is aware of any similar entry level programs that the big asset managers/HFs offer?
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 there are a million ways to make a buck. Why...
Transition from Wells Fargo Advisors into other line of business
Advice Needed: Market Risk FT or FO trading internship for breaking into AM
Hi everyone, I'd like to humbly ask for an opinion - I've been offered FT Market Risk at GS as well as a year-long trading internship at a MM for their FX trading desk. I personally am not looking to trading as a long term career, but was looking to move into Asset Management one day . I'm...
How do you make an Asset Management Firm?
I am currently eighteen and I have seldom any financial education and no financial reputation. I dropped out of college and am self-teaching myself Web Development -- after I have become competent in Web Development I will get a job and invest in Real Estate. Then, after awhile, once I gather enough...
Advice needed: Asset Management career switch (UK)
I'm currently a 24 year old, qualified as a financial adviser but practicing as a paraplanner. I also have a number of other financial qualifications such as mortgage advice, equity release and pension transfers although I don't have a degree as I came into work out of school. I love helping clients...
Want to be in AM/PWM long term, which internship to choose for this summer?
Hi guys, I wanted to ask you for your opinion regarding possible positions for a summer internship . Long term, I see myself within investment and Asset Management either at a proper investment management firm or in one of the arms of the BB banks. For this summer I have different options which...
NYC to London Relocation Package
Hey folks, Have been approached by my firm to move from NYC -> London to open a London office for the Sales & Marketing team of an asset manager. Current salary in the range of 1st Year Associate BB IBD - what type of relocation package is customary in this type of scenario? What type of standard of...
Asset Management & GWM Summer Analyst - Assessment Centre
I got invited to an Assessment Centre this week for a summer Analyst position within Asset Management & GWM at J.P. Morgan . Did any of you guys attend one yet and have some advice on how to prepare and a few tipps on what to expect? Thanks in advance!
Rewind - Week in the life of a Fund Analyst at a Large Asset Management Firm + Q&A
In case you missed our April 14th webinar entitled Week in the life of a Fund Analyst at a Large Asset Management Firm , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free for only 24 hours and then it goes into our video library ). Do you want to a 1 on 1 mentoring session...
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 on few recent presentations that I was able to gather. Again,...
Is the center of power in banks shifting?
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 Analysts , especially those covering the hot tech sector, were...
top firms in alternative asset-backed securitizations
I'm interested to work with a company that creates and securitizes asset backed securities. A little about me, I'm an undergrad student and have had two internships at consulting companies ( one an Asset Management company and the other an entertainment company) but neither of these companies are...
Fokus Asset Management
Fokus Asset Management A/S consists of 61 dedicated and experienced professionals covering the entire value chain in property management. Our team provides investors with a single point of entry from advisory services and property selection to investment and streamlined management. As an investor,...
Wellington vs. JP Morgan Asset Management
Which internship program do you think is better? Wellington undergraduate investment research internship or JP Morgan Equity Research in Asset Management
Portfolio Associate role, any good?
Is this job any good? Is it Ops or better than Ops? Can it lead to further involvement in portfolio management ? This is a full-time direct hire with a top company that offers competitive compensation, great benefits and ample opportunity for advancement. In this role you will support the...
Jump from Credit Portfolio Management at Commercial Bank to Asset Management
Hi all, I accepted a job for a large commercial bank (top 6 or so) doing quantitative portfolio management on MBS , mortgages, home equity loans, etc. I spend most of my time valuing whole loan portfolio deals between us and other banks and leading the macroeconomic analysis for our team. Prior to...
Career change - AM
So, I'm looking to change careers. I currently work in an unrelated industry but have been considering making a shift into Asset Management , ideally on the investing rather than the sales or marketing side. Unlike the US, there are few MBA opportunities at firms such as BlackRock or Vanguard here...
GSAM in SLC Super Day
Did anyone get invited to a super day for GSAM in SLC? I got a first round interview but haven't heard back yet.
Difference between Mutual Fund, Institutional Asset Management, Hedge Fund?
Hi What's the difference between mutual funds, Asset Management , and hedge funds? mutual funds-retail investors? asset management -institutional? Hedge fund- institutional +HNW+ higher manager fees?
Just do CFA please. Things we forget in finance; Knowing what I do, knowing my capabilities,
I try to be very careful what I say and what I do. I try not to say things that I don't know, I try not to do things that I don't know for one reason. There is nothing scarier in this world than a person who doesn't know what he is doing. In medicine, these people are discovered and punished pretty...
Dealing with less sophisticated people
I am writing this after a long and hard day (still early but I am exhausted). Investment demands study. You have to know investment to work in investment. Some clients are very sophisticated. You sometimes have to say "can I get back to you on that?" But 9 out of 10 times, clients are less...
Non-Target Undergrad to Non-Target Grad to Asset Management
Fellow Monkeys, I recently accepted an offer as a quantitative equity analyst for a large Asset Management firm. My story of getting there is probably a bit unique as the odds were stacked against me on paper and had some major ups and downs. Hopefully my advice will help those who feel the same...
Trade Credit Insurance to buy side research or PM
Hey guys. So theres an opportunity for me to intern and do some rotation at Euler Hermies (trade credit insurance) and hopefully impress them enough to land a full time position. My aim is to eventually move from there into equity research at an Asset Management firm. What would be the best...
Studying Financial Engineering but Don't Want to be a Trader
Hi, I am honestly fascinated by the core disciplines of FE, in which mathematical models are used to understand finance. However, I know that many FE graduates move on to be more of a supporting role/coding in sales and trading or even risk management. I previously worked in corporate banking in a...
Post-MBA banking> AM?
How difficult is it to transition from post-MBA banking at a bulge bracket to Asset Management within a bank? So I'm talking about roles in investment strategy/ asset allocation /multi-asset class research at places such as GSAM , JPMAM, UBS GAM, etc. Once you do banking, are you stuck in banking,...
JPM Asset Management Summer Analyst as a Sophomore
In the midst of figuring out plans for summer 2016. I am a sophomore but I am looking to learn more about the AM - Investment Management Summer Analyst program at J.P. Morgan . Please let me know if you have information about the program and wouldn't mind messaging or speaking about it.
Q&A - Financial Techonology/Unique Background
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 you work on investment related software, and...
Capital Group Companies Accounting and Operations Associate Interview
Hello: I am interviewing at Capital Group Companies for their Accounting and Operations Role. I had a pre- recorded interview but now have a video interview tomorrow. Anything I should be prepared for? What types of questions do they usually ask?
PIMCO Product Analyst Interview
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 here. Thanks!
Eaton Vance ER Interview?
Title pretty much says it. I have an upcoming interview with Eaton Vance for full-time ER and was curious if anyone has interviewed with them. WSO Company Database was pretty weak on EV . Posting in Asset Management because it is buyside.
Jr Buyside Analyst Salary
Hey guys, Going through the interview process with a few boutique shops ($5-$10B AUM) in Toronto and want to have a general idea if/when salary comes up. Does $45-50k base with $10-15k bonus sound reasonable? I just want to be in the ballpark if the subject comes up. I've been working in wealth...
Q&A: Internal Wholesaler at a Mutual Fund
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 4 years of work experience and am going for Level II...
BlackRock - Which Groups Recruit for Undergrads?
Hello: I am applying to BlackRock (full time analyst), but I hear certain groups do not take undergrads. However, I am unable to find which groups are more likely to take undergrads over graduate students. Does anyone here know which divisions within BlackRock recruit undergrads more than graduate...
Do hedge funds look down at Asset Management Firms?
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?
Fund Accounting to Portfolio Management - Career Path Advice
Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm in need of advice from the older, wiser users on this forum. I'll set up my background, then present my question to you. I'm in fund accounting at a major mutual fund (top 10 by AUM, strong reputation) based on the West Coast. I am greatly enjoying the work, the people, and...
(HELP!) CV for asset management summer analyst
Hi everyone, My background: - From HK , just finished my bachelor degree at a top Chinese Uni, and will pursue a master degree in another Chinese Uni, finance program - Several prior experiences in boutique banks and Chinese IB - Main experience focused on marketing / pitchbooks, while with limited...
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