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Stanford MBA baller lands $675K offer
Yowza! This includes a guaranteed bonus of around $500K. Not sure if this person will get a discretionary annual bonus on top of that, but either way, it's a sick offer. Apparently, the job is with a "hedge fund in the northeast." My guess is it's one of paulson, soros, och-ziff, viking, or baupost....
What is the FX Trading Techniques Used by Hedge Fund?
Hello everyone. Just want to ask professionals some basic questions here: 1. Do hedge fund trade major FX? 2. What kind of trading techniques do they use? Is it Technical + Fundemantal + Experience? or depend largely on algorithm trading looking for arbitrage ? 3. Does trading really makes a lot of...
Mentors - Great article
great article, especially the last bit on mentors. http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/wall-street-outli…
Opening a mini-fund
Ok so basically I'm graduating, and will hopefully have a job when I graduate in a month and a half at a boutique HF / PE shop. However, I want to start on the side a small firm that is basically a hedge fund, except I'm planning on starting with 10k and may have some other close friends/family that...
WSO - Help me get an offer
I've been tasked to research a certain company "deeply" that basically rides on getting a FT offer. I've gathered basic fundamental information, some SWOT analysis, I'm looking for any other information that I should have, as well as where I can find some good technical indicator breakdowns in...
Bracebridge capital
They're mostly a fixed income hedge fund in Boston, run by harvard economist andrei shleifer's wife. Anyone ever interviewed with them?
Confused about desks
Hi All, I have an FT offer at Citi and am a bit confused about the desk choices. I have to give them my preferences, but was wondering what would be a good choice. How much money does the Global Macro Sales desk pay in bonuses and what are the exit options? Also, how much do Commodities traders make...
Forget IBD, get your PhD
The Nobel Prize. Once an everlasting testament to human intellectual innovation. A beacon of hope, a searchlight though the clouds over our mind's eye. Today, more akin to an online diploma from a for-profit university . A lifetime achievement Oscar for the likable fellow who never quite shone...
Waddell & Reed and the flash crash hypocrisy
Halloween's only three weeks away and we have a brand new witch to hunt. By now, everyone has heard of Waddell & Reed and how the Kansas City mutual fund is reason du jour for the end of capitalism and further legalizing of market manipulation. As the story goes, on the afternoon of May 6, 2010 an...
Can A Monkey Pick A Hedge Fund?
Pretty interesting article from Market Watch http://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-a-monkey-pic…
How to break in
How do I break into hedge funds? Age? Degrees? Advice please... Thank you in advance
Wall Street Cribs: NYC Edition
If you’ve spent any time here on WSO, you surely would have noticed that starting a career in finance is not easy. The competition for jobs is fierce to say the least, and once you get in its no cakewalk. Being an analyst isn’t fun and the higher up the ladder you get you realize life isn’t a...
Hedge Fund Kings
The Financial Times has recently released their top 10 Hedge Fund manager list, and no surprise here, it’s pretty much a cross section of the funds found on this recent thread . (Which I just found out also has a link to the article… Moving on.) Net gains for investors since inception was the...
Quant fund fit
BB 's recruit traders/sales/ IB by looking for those that fit snugly into a preformed mold: ivy lacrosse player or similar. Quant funds are much smaller, and differ culturally and in focus from each other. They are more like startups with a good number of them in the 250head count range. Depending...
Prudential Capital Group or Credit Research
I've read all the posts on the two groups, however, does anyone have any insight on the differences in lifestyle, culture, comp, exit opps (HFs, B-school) between the two?
Want to start a Value Fund
I want to eventually, one day, start a hedge fund that is a value fund. However, before that happens, I need to work somewhere where I can build a network and, hopefully, improve my investing skills. This is why I am posting this question. Out of all the possible possibilities out of college (I say...
Move from Family Office
I am currently working as an associate at a top ranked family office and I am looking to move to a position that is more analytical. I am interested in moving into analyst position at a HF or a trading position on either sell-side of buy-side. Here are my questions: 1. How feasible is it to make the...
Where do the smartest people work within the finance industry?
Which industry within finance is most rewarding for people with strong brain power? I am wondering where the most analytical skills are needed and where people can really shine with good quality work instead of being the hardest working one. So, generally, where do smart people work within finance,...
CQS - Opinions on the firm?
Hi guys. Opinions on CQS? What is it like to join as a junior there?
question regarding hedge fund
anybody know anything about QVT Financial? good? bad? reputation?
For you stock trading Monkeys
Some of you may already be aware of his blog, some may not...enjoy http://thisisbigger.com/
Hedge Fund Vs Private Equity Pay Post IBD
Where does one usually make the most money on the buy-side as an employee? Not really interested in VC .
Jumping into a HF now or later?
Just a quick background - did ibanking as an analyst, did a stint for a year in equity research as an associate before my boss left for a different path and and I just recently joined a new team at a different bank (been there 2 months and been kicking ass and they love my work, etc.) At the time, I...
Why do top shops (founded by former traders) recruit into IBD rather than S&T?
Many of the founders/key people at multistrategy shops like Moore Capital, GLG , SAC , DE Shaw , Bridgewater , Citadel , and Fortress came from trading backgrounds . Yet it seems much of the recruiting done by these funds nowadays is into IBD classes rather than S&T - any insights as to why this is...
If you could be any one of these in 5 years, which would it be?
5 years down the road you are assured one of these positions, what do you choose? Managing Director at a top Investment Bank Managing Director at a top Private Equity firm Portfolio Manager at a Hedge Fund Partner at a top Venture Capital firm
How realistic is making $500,000 a year working for a hedge fund?
Not right away of course, but maybe 5+ years down the road. Just wondering what the normal range of salaries+bonus is? Thanks.
Where to leverage JD-MBA-CFA®? (...and maybe also enjoy life?)
So i'm at a T14 law school (in b-school it's "magic 7"...we have "T14" which is Georgetown and above). I had work experience in consulting and finance before coming back to law school. Just finished 2L and am doing my summer at a top west coast firm which dominates silicon valley and has a solid...
Anyone heard of Geneva energy markets?
This guys are very active in energy trading. Seen some impressive stuff. Recently heard about them. What do you know about them ?
Why is JPM the largest hedge fund?
Why is JPM considered the largest hedge fund? Highbridge probably accounts for roughly half of the total US$ 53.5 Bn amount, but what is the remaining chunk? http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/ JPMorgan -tops-list-of-biggest-hedge-fund-managers/ Does this link offer any insight perhaps?...
Working at a hedge fund versus starting your own
I'm not a wall street guy, I'm an engineer. Over a year ago I started playing with MT4 and mql4 programming, and I've applied my engineering knowledge to develop a series of EAs I continue to improve. I applied to D. E. Shaw during this time, but got turned down (understandably so, since I have no...
What do hedge fund managers do on a day to day basis?
Was curious as to what hedge fund managers do on a day to day basis? Also another quick question, how are hedge fund traders different to investment banking traders (Apologies, not too clued up) Thanks
Big 4 Internal Audit to Hedge Fund Staff Accountant - is it a step down?
The title pretty much says it all. I hope that posting this here isn't a major faux pas, or should be covered elsewhere, etc... I've been at a Big4 firm for 2 years (first major job) in internal audit/risk and controls/etc. I'm seeing a lot of hedge fund staff accountant positions cropping up - are...
George Soros says Goodbye
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-26/soros-to… George Soros heavily affected by Dodd Frank and government regulation.
Columbia Value Investing Program Placement
I know this has been covered previously, just thought I would bring it back up since I'm considering this program. How is this program viewed from perspective employers? Without prior buy-side or equity research experience would this program be a good launching pad to the buy-side?
HF Vs. IB as a Junior Trader
I am currently a rising Senior and I have been presented with potential oppertunities at both a Hedge Fund with AUM > 5 Billion, and one of the top 3 US Banks. I am aware that I am leaving out a significant amount of details, but generally from a macro standpoint which will be the most lucrative...
PrimeShares
Anyone heard of these guys? They are associated with Vonwin Capital as well and are supposedly a distressed debt fund.... http://www.primeshares.com/ Any feedback would be great, thanks!!!
Do you wear a tie everyday to work?
I personally would hate to wear a tie EVERY single day. Is wearing a tie the norm in the finance industry? I know a few places or regions where the lifestyle is very laid back and ties are not required unless you have to meet with a client or something. In my current job we have to dress nice but...
Capital IQ listing for hedge funds
Hi guys, Can someone please let me know where I can find the thread for the CapIQ listing for Hedge Funds, if there is one? I'm looking for Australian firms, specifically in Melbourne and Sydney areas. 3xSB for providing a listing. Thanks.
Disney - Hedge Fund Insider Trading Scheme Busted
You don't screw with the Rat. Disney administrative assistant Bonnie Jean Hoxie and her boyfriend Yonni Sebbag found that out the hard way Wednesday when they were arrested for attempting to sell Disney's quarterly results to several hedge funds before the numbers were released. So amateur were...
Straight from Non-Target to Hedge Fund - Friend's path - Am I missing something?
Alright, so can someone tell me if I'm missing something here? My friend graduated a few yrs ago from a complete non-target in Connecticut, and immediately got job offers from MM banks in Conn, and now after being there for a year has moved into a Hedge Fund working as a FIPC...am I missing...
Don't like trading - how do I switch?
Hey everyone, I need WSO's combined wisdom about my situation. I'm currently a summer intern at a BB , and I can already tell that trading (or sales, for that matter) isn't where I want to end up full-time. Instead, I think that I would be a great fit on the Asset Management side of things. While I...
Need some advice - BA in Communications
Greetings, I have a BA in Communications and a minor in Philosophy from a pretty good school in the Midwest. I was just accepted to an Ivy League for a MA in Globalization Studies. I am going to take a couple classes in finance and economics. The goal would be to secure a gig as an analyst etc. I...
Top BB FX/Rates Sales > > Macro fund... Possible??
Is it possible to go to a macro fund (or any hedge fund for that matter) from a sales role? Will certainly be difficult I understand, but not even from macro sales? From my understanding that's the most market-related sales role...? What's an easier conversion, Macro Sales >> Macro Trading OR Equity...
How many banks does a typical 2-5bln+ fund trade with?
So I was wondering how many banks a typical 2-5 billion dollar fund might be open with. From my experience it seems like a lot of these funds are only open with say 2-3 max banks which means they have to use other means to get their research.
Millburn Corporation
Has anyone heard of the Millburn Corporation with offices in CT, NYC and Chicago?
Take the 30M hedge fund analyst offer? - sort of exploding
Hey all, I received the opportunity to be a junior analyst at a 30M equity value oriented fund (which has been around for 8 years, and has grown from 5 million. Only me and the PM (and a general operations person.) The PM said he will "train me" a bit, but expects me to pick up a lot on my own based...
Complementing a Math PhD: Master's or MBA?
I need help making a tough call on graduate education. I hold a PhD in mathematics and have four years of work experience in academia and three in the non-profit sector. I am in my mid-thirties and I am looking for a career switch. I hold offers for the following three programs: MBA from INSEAD MSc...
HF Pay After IB Analyst Stint
This may be a stupid question because the numbers probably vary so much but I wanted to hear what people have heard. I was curious what type of total comp is "normal" for someone moving to a long/short equity fund with around $7BN+ in AUM after finishing up an IB analyst program. I would assume at...
Operations Analyst Interview at Hedge Fund
I have a second round in person interview with the Operations department of a Hedge Fund. Is anyone working in the operations side of hedge fund? What can I expect to get asked about? What kind of things should I prepare? Advice Much Needed! Thanks!
Questions on Hedge funds, PE and prop shops
I just joined this website, and I have a few questions. I understand hedge funds, but not completely. I feel like I am missing important parts. Can somebody please explain hedge funds to me? Are they the only finance business/institution that can short sell stocks? Can somebody please explain...
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