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Private Investment Asset Management Role Help
Came across an analyst position in Asset Management division of PE division of pension fund and I am unsure if this role is MO/ FO and also what kind of role this is. If you guys can give me some insight, I would appreciate! This position is responsible for monitoring portfolio cash flows and has...
What does this mean? - Evaluating candidates?
Hey. I had a super day a little over a week for a top AM firm. I received an email last week saying they are still evaluating candidates and they will get back to by Monday. I received another email today that they will get back to me by next Monday. Should I just give up hope? I've heard they have...
Thinking out loud and looking for input
I'm definitely not getting ahead of myself here - just curious. I'm against the MBA given the sticker price and opportunity cost but I'm always willing to admit I'm wrong. So I have two question - what types of school would such a potential profile be competitive for and what would be the benefit?...
Asset Management Firms - What places are still accepting apps?
Hey everyone. I'm looking for a summer internship in Asset Management firm. What places are still accepting applications that I can still apply for? I realize it's a bit late in the game, but I'm realizing that I'm a much better candidate for asset management than other positions.
Having a hard time interpreting job posts
IB is easy, i just look for "investment banking analyst" and bam! but Asset Management has a million different roles and I don't know how to interpret them. I'm trying to look at asset management positions where you analyze companies, build models, report to a PM if it's a fund...but the job titles...
Classify Timbercreek Asset Management
I came across this company Timbercreek Asset Management and I'm trying to figure out what they would be classified as, asset management , real estate, etc. I'm new to the world of finance so I don't have a thorough understanding of the differences between all the industry categories. They have 3B...
Non-target dilemma
So here is the story. Undergrad in finance, rotational FLDP program at F500, began studying for GMAT with every intention of going to a top MBA program full time and switching to a career in the finance world ( Asset Management ). Scored well on the GMAT, told my employer my plans to leave, and his...
Question about UBS Asset Management
Could anyone shed some insight on some of the better divisions in UBS Asset Management ? Also, how is asset management different from wealth management? Is it public vs private? Thanks in advance!
JPM Funds Guide To The Markets
Saw this posting up on BI about JPM 's guide to the markets for JPM AM , thought some of you moneys might want to take a look! http://www.businessinsider.com/jp-morgan-funds-guide-to-the-markets-201…
EMBA or FT MBA for Hedge funds/Asset Management
Contemplating between EMBA (Columbia/Wharton) and Full Time MBA (Booth/Columbia/Wharton). I need to move to hedge funds or Asset Management post MBA . long term goal is to be a Portfolio Manager. I have 5-6 years of experience in Derivatives Pricing/Risk in a financial services provider and a...
"So tell me what the markets are up to right now?" - How do I answer this correctly?
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 have been doing better recently, etc? Any...
Help me evaluate an offer
I have an offer from a consulting/ Asset Management that specializes in investing public funds and/or telling public entities where to invest those funds. The official title for the position is "Asset Management Analyst". I was very surprised to see the pay: 43K + 2K sign on bonus. Is this inline...
Breaking in to the Buy-Side
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 year after undergrad for an MSF? Also, could...
Questions about portfolio/asset management? --fire away
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/breaking in, I'll answer them to the best I can....
MsF, pursuing CFA® , applying for admin assistant?
Pursuing a career in finance has not been an easy path! As an arrogant and ignorant undergrad at a non-target, I figured that finance success would come easy. I live in Fairfield County and I am applying to any and every opportunity to get my foot into the AM door. Am I just bitching too much and...
CFA or Harvard MBA for Asset Management?
Are the MBAs more for IBD and PE?
Information on Investment Management at TCW??
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone had an information on TCW (i.e. Compensation, Prestige, Culture, Hours, Etc.) and if they generally recruit undergrads? I just found out I have a pretty strong connection there and am investigating if this is something I should pursue.
Business school career advice
I finished my business school applications to Yale, UNC-Kenan Flagler, and Austin McCombs. My career goal is to work in business development for a long only money manager or a hedge fund specializing in emerging and frontier market equity investing. Please comment meaningfully on which of my schools...
Phone interview offered by MD of bank, not HR?
Fellow monkeys: I've recently (well, yesterday afternoon, actually) received an email from an MD in the local office of one of the banks I applied to regarding an analyst position for 2013 requesting a "brief 15-20 min" phone interview with me. My questions are as follows: Is it normal to have an...
Summer Analyst Resume
Junior at a semi/non-target. Looking at AM , CF, ER , S&T , private banking and real estate. Here's the latest version: http://www.razume.com/documents/28997 Inputs are appreciated. Thanks!
Asset Management Exit Opportunities?
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 go and get your masters and CFA and move to...
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 for the most part that's true. But three...
Will PWM firms take gap year students?
As the title says, I'm a gap year student headed to a target school next fall. I know PWM internships are typically for freshmen/sophomores but what about gap year kids? I am planning on relying on alumni connections but due to my current geographic location there aren't too many alumni here. Thanks...
Asset Management Books Recommendation
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 being that it seems like the most interesting to me.
Prudential Investment Analyst: Quant Research Superday
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 that I previously interned in an IB coverage...
"Tell me where you think the market is going?"
Sorry if I sound a touch incoherent - bad fever right now. For all my studying, the question that really scares me is "tell me where you think the market is going?" My honest answer is "please, I'm interviewing to be an analyst. Anything I say, no matter how confidently, is probably really stupid...
Private Banking/Asset Management in London?
Hello, I'm a graduating senior at a US target school, and I'm interested in learning more about private banking/ AM opportunities in London... noticed that most of the firms I am applying to have deadlines coming up in a week or two, but do firms such as Barclay's, JP Morgan, GS , etc hire on a...
What are the prospects of starting in AM?
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 London for an analyst out of undergrad? (referring...
IBD ---> AM
What's the career path from IBD to AM?
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Anyone know anything about TD Asset Management?
I have an interview with TD Asset Management for the undergrad rotation program. Does anyone know anything about them? Pay/prestige/exit opps/culture?
What should I read if I am interested in asset management?
Welcome to the Wall Street Oasis Reading List for Asset Management . Please email [email protected] if you think we should add in additional publications to our Recommended Reading. Easy Reads Technical Reads Career Jump-Start Searching for Alpha Pioneering PM
Where can I find some of the best discussions on asset management?
Click here for our Asset Management forums . It is where we discuss the industry as well as different firms and groups. These are a collection of some of the best discussions created for and replied to by members of the WSO community on the topic of Asset Management . Keep in mind this is by no...
What is asset management?
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US job opportunities for foreigners
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 like to know about the opportunities for...
Real Estate Resume - Specifically AM
I'm looking for a FT position in a variety of fields, but specifically acquisitions & Asset Management . I'm casting a wide net, however, and am including development, special servicing, mezz lending shops, MM REIB 2. I love garamond but i'm not crazy about the italics so let me know if they suck so...
Real Estate Resume - FT position in variety of fields
I'm looking for a FT position in a variety of fields, but specifically acquisitions & Asset Management . I'm casting a wide net, however, and am including development, special servicing, mezz lending shops, MM REIB 2. I love garamond but i'm not crazy about the italics so let me know if they suck so...
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Career Transition Insight/Advice Requested - Targeting PB/PWM
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Interviewed for a job that was posted in February - what to think?
Around a week ago I was contacted by a recruiter from a very large asset manager I submitted my resume to recently. The job I applied for was posted back in February of this year.
Age limits and reinventing yourself in Financial Services (Banking / AM)
Hey Guys, I have a question about age limit in the financial services industry for a reinvention. What I mean is that is it possible to change careers and go to work for a bank in your early 30s? I am 32 and working for a consulting form in Germany for their financial services department, I have...
Need help deciding which offer to pursue: boutique HF vs. BB vs. asset management
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/ $4billion aum, and at a BB for its securities...
Ibanks with asset management positions?
Is it possible for someone to give me a list of some investment banks that have Asset Management divisions (I'm guessing only bulge brackets have these divisions)? I am interning at a mutual fund company right now, and would like to apply to an asset management division at an investment bank during...
College advice for AM
Hi guys, I am currently an upcoming High school senior and am interested in managing money. I currently invest 5000 dollars of my own money that i have saved. I have a 3.3 GPA currently (Yes i know it is low. Bad freshman and sophomore year) at a competitive private high school and am taking only a...
(2/4) Undergrad Review: Indiana University - IB Club
A couple of weeks ago I posted about how public universities are developing a growing presence on Wall Street. In that post, I highlighted four undergraduate programs that have earned an upstanding reputation for job placement. Over a four week span, I will give you guys a better understanding of...
AM - Investment Management Research Job
There's an opportunity at a BB AM division as an analyst in the investment management research position. The role is about researching managers and mutual funds. Does anyone have any tips to prepare for an interview for this role? I got the portfolio management technicals down, as well as to how to...
Best Asset Managers?
Any info on who are considered the top asset management firms would be very useful. Training, exit opps, pay, lifestyle etc Thanks
Advice on asset management in a BB
I'm an undergrad in London and I would like some advice on working in the Asset Management division. I'm studying Theoretical Physics at Imperial right now (for those in the states who may not have heard of it, it's like the European equivalent of MIT). Now being at the uni I'm in and my academic...
Should I take this AM job? - Fairly large AM
Hey everyone, I was hoping to get some opinions on a job opportunity that has presented itself. My background: 2-3 years in sell-side equity research in a regional office. Comp is solid ($120-125K all-in) and work-life balance is nice, but I want to go to the buy-side. The job opportunity is with a...
Analyzing Funds
Hi all, I am currently working at an Asset Management internship and my team has given me a couple of assignments to get started on. One of the assignments is to analyze a couple of funds and determine if they would make good investments. They really want to see how I conduct my research. I would...
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