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Incentives for money raiser partners in a new hedge fund
Hi guys! What's the best way to incentivize money raiser partners in a newly formed hedge fund? Say, you aim to raise $100 mil as a first milestone, how much equity would you grant them and under which obligations? Cheers
Hedge Fund Lawyers
Note: I don't want to hear that I made a mistake going to law school lol. I'm comfortable with my decision and I have no interest in working in high finance in a technical capacity, but I do have an interest in working in high finance in a legal capacity. Making this thread because I see a lot of...
Is Wharton Undergrad (Huntsman) Worth the Debt?
Hello, I was recently admitted to the Huntsman Program but it will probably result in my taking out around 200k in student loans. I was wondering if this amount of loans for undergrad worth it? I’ve heard opposing opinions, and want to see if I’m going to make the right choice. Currently I am...
Tell Me About Yourself for buyside?
Hi all, Hoping to get some advice on the initial resume walk/tell me about yourself question. Know there’s a lot of good info out there for undergrads headed to IB, but wondering how much this changes when recruiting for HF/PE as an IB analyst. As an interviewer at a fund, what do you see as most...
Ciatdel Surveyor Capital - Summer Internship Interview
Hi, I have a first-round interview with Surveyor Capital for their undergraduate summer internship programme Struggling to find solid info on the process so I would be grateful for any and all insights into what to expect? Thanks a lot!
Can a small business build an internal investment fund?
Can a small business have an internal fund? My aunt is thinking of pooling funds for a portfolio by allocating a portion of capital from her small business to buy stocks and bonds. She's thinking of hiring my son as the general partner/fund manager.
Why stay at a bank when HFs are so much more attractive?
I'd imagine there's a fairly simple answer to this question, but I haven't yet come across one. It seems like bank compensation pales in comparison to what one can earn at a HF, even at the junior level. That said, it doesn't seem like many juniors are actually making the move from the sell-side to...
Contrarian / Divergent View - 4 Hour Case Study
Hi everyone, I have a 4 hour case study coming up with a hedge fund. Can someone please tell what are the best ways to get a contrarian / divergent view during such a short time span? Any tips would be helpful. This is for a long/short equity hedge fund. Thank you
Small HF vs BB IB out of undergrad
I've got an offer to work at a small HF out of undergrad and I'm not sure if I should try to go that route or maybe to BB IB. I like the culture at said firm, but I'm worried about my career progression if I go there in terms of exit opps. I don't see much I could do after two-four year as a HF...
IP ownership in Quant funds
I want some understanding regarding ownership of IPs in a pod structure. If I bring “x” systematic strategies when I join an HF and develop “y” while working there would x be treated differently than y while leaving the fund? When a PM joins another MM how it works on the IP side? I want...
How does this hedge fund internship look on my resume compared to BB/IB summer analyst positions?
I got an interview at a distressed hedge fund that is pretty small (700m AUM) with a pretty lean team of ~10 people. I am waiting on responses from other internship applications but my heart seems pretty set on working with this team; the work they do seems really interesting and everyone on the...
Wonderlic test score - what does it mean?
I was told by the BD person at a HF that my score was within top X% of applicant pool. Does anyone know how to interpret hedge fund Wonderlic percentile scores to actual raw score out of 50? Just curious how I stack up against NFL quarterbacks lol.
How To Get Hedge Fund Summer Internships In Undergrad
For those who interned at hedge funds in undergrad, mainly summer after sophomore year, how did you go about finding opportunities/networking?
Point72 HK
Hi guys! Does anyone know anything about the Hong Kong office? Just got an offer and wondering if anyone has any insights on HF in Asia. Thanks!
What's the difference between systematic trader vs. quantitative research in a HF?
Hey folks, would greatly appreciate some insight here; -what's the difference between systematic trader vs. quantitative research (developer) in a hedge fund? -Both roles requires quantitative skillset however, how does one diverge from the other? -What is the future prospects between the roles?...
Buyside Investment Research Website
If anyone is looking for investment research written by fellow HF managers, I would encourage you to check out SumZero. I'm unable to post the link here, but if you google SumZero, you will find our website! Also, if you shoot me an email at christian@sumzero. com , I'm more than happy to set you up...
TradeFinex: Why Family Offices and Alternative Asset Funds Should Stack Up $XDC?
$XDC, the utility settlement token in Trade finance that’s native to the XinFin Network, continues to reach new heights. This week: yahoo finance started tracking prices of the $XDC. At the same time, Bitfinex announced the listing of XinFin’s native token on its platform. With the XinFin...
Point 72 Operations Internship Interview
I advanced to the next round after taking the Hirevue. I have a second round interview on Wednesday, what are some typical questions to expect? The recruiter didn't mention the format of this interview so I don't know if this interview will only consist of behavioral questions or there will be some...
Alternative Asset Management vs Hedge Fund
Sorry if this is a super dumb question, but I want to clear up some terminology confusion. In my area, if I search for "hedge funds near me", only a few come up online. One of the online results describes themselves as an "alternative asset management firm". Is that just another way of saying hedge...
Aspect Capital
Have an Interview next week for Aspect Capital for a summer internship. Anyone done one there before and have any advice? Thanks
Aspect Capital
Have an Interview next week for Aspect Capital for a summer internship. Anyone done one there before and have any advice? Thanks
How much of HF research process into stock is modelling vs channel checks vs macro view?
Thinking about how much of the effort is directed at understanding the business, looking at what is implied in the price / expectations and taking a view around macro environment? Would love to hear some insight around this
How do HFs factor macro views into their stock picking?
Wondering how much weight do HFs give to macro environments, when it comes to deciding about stocks or equity exposure (in general)? And what exactly are the most important leading indicators they generally track.
How to answer the question: "Why do you want to work for a hedge fund and not a mutual fund"?
A lot of hedge funds love to ask this question in their interviews: "Why do you want to work for a hedge fund and not a mutual fund"? What do you think are the best answers to give to this question? Is there any answer that should be avoided?
Best "Under the Radar" Funds
Curious of funds folks follow / respect that aren't the traditional (i.e. Pershing, Tiger, etc.) names. Either L/S or distressed, either works. A handful I would throw out: 1. Abdiel Capital (gained prominence but ran low-key for a long time) 2. AltaRock (these guys have $2B in six positions, not...
Hedge Fund Industry in Chicago - growing or shrinking?
I'm a late 20s analyst in systematic strategies (risk premia, alternative beta) at a fund in NYC. I'm considering moving to Chicago due to the increased affordability and viability of raising a family in the city proper. However, I'm concerned about the breadth of opportunities in Chicago and...
Current Senior with BO trade support engineer offer.
Hi everyone this is my first time posting on wso just trying to get some advice. A bit of background on me, I'm currently a senior at Penn studying CS with an offer to go to a Hedge Fund in NYC as a trade support engineer. Salary wise it's ok, 85K base + 10K signing + end of year bonus. I'm assuming...
Introduction - Nick C.
Hi all, Just writing to say hello and glad to be part of this community. I am looking to gain more internal insight regarding equity research and PE as well as IB, since I am trying to figure out the area I am most interested in. I am currently an accountant/analyst at a real estate company that...
Can I still break into PE? What would you recommend?
Hello Everyone a little late to the game. Just recently realized, as I am about to turn 25 I would preferably like a career in PE, IB, HF or VC. My current background is: Undergraduate BBA with a minor in Finance at a university in Central America and as you´d figure Non Target School (2.7 GPA)...
Point72 Market Intelligence Summer 2021 Internship Launch Call
Hi everyone, I am very new here since my background is more tech/science-oriented. I am a STEM major at an ivy league school, and am primarily recruiting for AI/data science roles. Recently, I got invited to the internship launch call for Market Intelligence Point72. I found there is not much info...
How urgent are these earnings calls actually?
In what scenarios do you need to listen to earnings calls to get that information RIGHT THEN AND THERE? Can this data not always wait until transcripts come out tomorrow? And aside from interns, are there any automatic ways to get a real time transcript of the call so I can go in right after the...
Hedge Funds COMPENSATION (London/EU)
Fellow monkeys: do you know the compensation at Hedge Funds in London? If you could provide info you know with certainty about: - fund name - level (analyst, PM, ... - with years of previous experience) - compensation (fixed + average bonus) that would be helpful - specifically for LONDON/EU! I met...
How often will a HF Analyst or Associate need to listen to earnings calls?
Keeping up with the news is (of course) a huge part of the work being done as an analyst or associate, but how often is that just listening in and taking notes on an earnings call? They present essential information but I wonder about the difference in getting that information updated in models and...
HELP!! Thrown in as an "analyst" with no training/background in finance
Hey everyone, I'm new here and would really appreciate some guidance. To make a long story short, I have been employed for 6 months (just graduated with BS in May 2020) at a real estate investment firm/family office (very small group about 3-4 ppl) and have been given the title "analyst." We are...
Columbia Econ-Math Degree Opinions
Hi guys, I'm a high school senior EDing to Columbia. I saw that they offer an Econ-math major (think it's different from a dual major), and was wondering if anyone knows how it's reputed on the street, esp for global macro funds and prop firms (I know! Very different). Thanks!
Qualified Purchaser
Planning to invest in a private hedge fund where the criteria is to self qualify as Qualified Purchaser. I am not sure if I can consider myself a Qualified Purchaser (still working on it), but if I sign the contract now self-declaring that I am Qualified Purchaser and later I find out I am not, will...
L/S Equities
Hi, I come from a top tier (GS/MS/JPM) IBD /industry coverage background and just started seriously considering HF (vs. PE). Interviewing soon for a L/S Equities position and a basic question I would expect to get that is "Why L/S Equities specifically vs. Distressed or Activism etc." Any...
Seeking Students To Complete Freelance Writing Work Related To Hedge Funds
Hi all, I'm currently looking for a few students interested in completing some freelance writing work, mostly related to hedge funds (also seeking writers interested in growth equity). The work will be paid, can be done on a flexible schedule, and shouldn't demand too much time. The work should also...
Job Opportunities
I'm currently working at a small systematic fund in the Baltimore area as a data analyst. My boss told me that by the emd of next year I should move on to a bigger firm because with the level of experience I do/will have there isn't an opportunity for me to progress here. I'm trying to identify job...
Can you move Akuna junior trader to Hedge Fund Analyst?
Hi everyone, My cousin is a strategy consultant and he was made redundant due to Covid. As such, he is currently near the end of the interview process for a 'Junior Trader' role at Akuna Capital. He has developed a passion for the markets and wants to ultimately try and move into an L/S HF within...
Gap Semester Ideas
Graduating December and starting an analyst role at top MM in July. Busted my ass for years with tunnel vision to get this opportunity and now don't know how to deal with the freedom that has come to my table. Unsure how to best use this time as it's a once in a lifetime morsel of freedom. Could use...
Multi-Manager HF 30-Minute Modeling Test
I have a "30-minute modeling test" coming up, and wanted to get an idea of what to expect / whether there are any good templates to practice on these next few days (for call it one of the top 5 multi-managers). Specifically if anyone's recruited for Balyasny/Citadel/Millennium/P72 recently would be...
Proprietary research roles at HFs - what do you think?
What do you think of working on the prop research team at a HF? Equity long / short ~3B in assets. It seems like it could be really interesting but also quite demanding in the sense that you are constantly fielding research requests from the PMs. Any thoughts on this role / path?
Q&A: I'm the President of a $1bn Global Long Short Fund
Feel free to ask me anything. I will be on starting at 1pm to answer questions for a couple hours, then will check the post periodically over the next week for new questions. Thanks, -Keith. Bio: Keith R. Weiner is the President of Suvretta Capital Management, a $1bn global long short fund. Prior to...
From a MAM account to a Hedge Fund, possible ?
Hi everyone, Hope you're all fine ! My associate and me are working to launch a kind of Hedge Fund In Luxembourg through a Management company (MANCO). He's a trader for few years and is responsible for managing the capital of our investors. His results are good (between 3 to 7% per month for our...
Q&A: Credit hedge fund analyst at MF, former BB trader
Mod Note (Andy): Q&A/Interview Tuesdays! Email me ([email protected]) if you'd like to do a Q&A or interview for WSO My background is working in a high yield/distressed trading desk as a research analyst and trader, before making the move to a credit hedge fund within one of the major PE...
What should I choose between an internship at pretigious local PE fund and a junior analyst job at a losing international hedge fund?
Hi, I am a fresh graduate from a highly-ranked university in Europe. Recently, I came back to my home country in ASEAN and searched for jobs. I got two offers. One offer is as an intern at a local top-tier PE&VC fund. That fund is a family office (
Remote Work Policies at HFs
Hi everyone, Currently, an Analyst a ~$5-6Bn fund that may start recruiting for other opportunities and was wondering if people would be willing to share what their firm's WFH / remote work policy is now post-COVID? Given that the Boomers have finally realized that you don't need...
SF Biotech Hedge Funds
Anyone have any updated info on these funds? I'm thinking Redmile Group, BVF, Ecor1, Farallon's HC book, and any other SF Biotech fund I'm forgetting here. I'm very interested in learning more about these funds in general but specifically interested in more info about nuances in strategy, and...
Any good examples of an investment memo recommending a position?
I have been reading through investor letters from many prominent HFs but feel there just isn't that much meat to them. I also saw some activist presentations at the time of starting a position, but don't think that HFs typically do powerpoints. I wanted to know how HFs structure an investment memo...
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