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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...
Best HF Modeling / Case Study Prep
Context: I'm an analyst at a BB starting their second year. I'm trying to recruit to a HF and have had good communications so far with recruiters, quick response rates, and a few potential interviews coming (already completed a first round for one). From a market / idea generation perspective, I've...
MBA vs MS Financial Engineering
Hi all, I was let go due to restructuring at the beginning of the year. I'm trying to decide between an MBA and MS Financial Engineering. Looking to hopefully make the move to the buy-side in a trading/investment role and the job market has not been too kind lately. Some background about myself. -...
Help me choose: Top tier BB quant research role in a market making desk in NY, or a HF analyst at 1BB AU in Hong Kong?
The BB quant research role is for a etf market making desk at a top bank, I just worry that big bank roles are very stuctured and I will not have much front-line exposure in trading/ generating alpha. The team has 5 traders and 4 quants, so I think work can be segregated. The work is more on...
Move From Relationship Manager To Trading?? Is It Possible And How??
Hi all, So I have some thoughts that I have been walking around for a while with... Any input is much appreciated. Two years ago I finished my masters in finance and investments and this concluded my five years of university. I also have a bachelor's/undergraduate degree in economics. Straight after...
First year hedge fund analyst salary in Hong Kong?
Just want to gauge what is a reasonable base salary range and what is a competitive range for Hong Kong first year analyst? Would 100k be on the lower side?
Move from relationship manager to trading?? Is it possible and how??
Hi all, So I have some thoughts that I have been walking around for a while with... Any input is much appreciated. Two years ago I finished my masters in finance and investments and this concluded my five years of university. I also have a bachelor's/undergraduate degree in economics. Straight after...
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...
Selecting Major Advice
Hi! I've really appreciated the feedback on this forum, so am reaching out again. I'm halfway through my undergrad and have the option of completing: 1. A BS in Mathematics and Computer Science or 2. A combined BS&MS in Statistics and Data Science The courses I would take would be virtually...
Wonderlic Tests
Does anyone know what the typical passing scores are for the Wonderlic for the big multi manager hedge funds? I know online it says 29 is average for an investment analyst but I would have to think the big funds would have high strict cut offs. For example, would somewhere around a 40 be considered...
Do I join Global capital markets, S&T or IB, if my goal is to end up in a hedge fund
Do I join Global capital markets , S&T or IB , if my goal is to end up in a hedge fund. *Specifically Global macro hedge funds
Do any of you have ambitions of buying/launching a private business on the side?
Do you have ambitions of launching/buying a private business (apart from a fund) on the side or is your sole passion the public markets? 2. Do you have (or plan to have) real estate investments?
Should I switch to trading from M&A?
I'm currently an M&A intern at a small boutique in Europe, but I have recently applied for a trading position at a prop trading firm in the NL. As of now, I have passed two interview rounds, but I have some second thoughts about whether I would be a good enough trader. My questions are: - How well...
Breaking into public equity from MM IB
Hi All, I graduated from a non-target school on the west coast but I networked my ass off and was able to get an offer from MM IB in NYC (I would say mid-tier, well known bank). I'm in a P&U coverage group and I really enjoy the sector (reading about it, learning about the industry drivers etc). The...
Thoughts on Bracebridge Capital?
Do any of you have impressions of Bracebridge Capital? Seems to be a great fund, albeit slightly under the radar. How would you say an internship opportunity or a fresh graduate opportunity with them compares to that of some of the other firms in the industry. I know the likes of Citadel and DE Shaw...
What's causing the bounce back?
Well... this market is fun! Worst week since the crisis followed by the biggest single day price gain in history... Question I have here, is the bounce back driven by: a) A waning of the fears over the Coronavirus? b) A bounce back because the market was oversold last week? c) Biden's win in South...
Managing Information Flow as an analyst
Quick question... I am curious how you veteran analysts at HF's have learned to monitor information flow? As someone who aspires to break into this space, I want to follow the "best practices". I am interested in the macro HF side and understand that knowing what is going on all over the world is...
What's up with Pointstate Cap?
Hearing lot of negative rumors, in addition to the somewhat weak performance numbers relative to peers such as Brevan/Caxton, etc
2021 HF SA Opportunities?
Curious about 2021 SA HF apps? Know that many are unofficial, but what are some firms that are known to recruit SA's and have reputable programs? Familiar with Point72, Two Sigma, etc., but am speaking more on less-quant oriented HF . Thanks in advance.
Can I get into IB after getting a PhD?
Hello! I am a Physics student at a top UK university. I will start applying for Spring Weeks in London at IB this autumn (beginning of my 2nd undergrad year), since I am on a 4 year integrated masters course. I know that I want to end up in a high earning finance job, but I really enjoy my course...
SBC - Technology, OPEX or Naw?
Why is SBC NOT considered a "real" operating expense in the land of tech??? I come from a tech PE background and where this is much less common, but in public markets, almost all street analysts exclude SBC from their models and valuation targets. Why is this? Specifically, if they are also using...
Need to practice my pitch for interviews, switching from PE to L/S equities.. looking for someone to provide feedback
Hi Guys, I'm looking to transition from PE to fundamental L/S equity so I've prepared a few ideas to pitch for interviews. It would be greatly appreciated if someone with L/S experience would give me a few minutes to hear my pitch and critique/provide feedback etc. Thanks!
Is this a dead-cat bounce or the bottom investors have been waiting for? Dow Jones up to 20% in the last 7 days
Global stocks: Edging lower, and oil prices have plunged to 17-year lows at the start of another week set to be dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. stocks: Rallied on Monday. The investor optimism came despite President Trump extending the U.S. lockdown to April 30 and public health...
Masters or PhD for quant HF
Hi, I'm recent Physics major graduate of Korea Univ waiting for graduate school admission. Currently I'm accepted to Carnegie Mellon University Master in Computational Finance (CMU MSCF) and Columbia University Master in Operations Research (Columbia MSOR). Here's a deal. If I go to CMU MSCF then...
Sophomore Summer Internship: HF vs PE?
Choosing between an HF and PE internship for this summer. I understand that PE is closer to the type of work in IB so would taking the HF internship hinder my chances at all for IB compared to if I had worked in PE? I like the optionality that HF work gives me in case I decide to pursue quantitative...
Best way to get to a HF or PE position
Hello, So I'm a junior and I have a summer offer from JPM in Sales&Trading. This academic year I've been interning at an AM firm and have realized I loved the buy-side of things. I know I want to work on the buy-side and am now worried the S&T internship is a bit of a mistake (however, too late to...
Interviews: AM vs HF
Hi all, Just curious to know if anyone can drop some insights on how HF (let's say long-only or long/short equities) and AM interviews normally differ?
Interview: HF vs AM
Hi all, Just curious to know if anyone can drop some insights on how HF and AM interviews normally differ?
How does one approach a hedge fund case study?
For context, I will likely soon have to complete a couple of case studies for a fund I'm recruiting for. It's a low net, fundamental L/S equity with a top down approach involving macro themes. Can anyone who's been through the process offer any guidance?
Team Atmosphere & Psychology | HF vs Sell Side
My general impression is that HF culture is generally harsher than working on the sell-side (S&T, or Research). People are more direct, the bar for anger/emotions and blame is much lower. Well yes, money is on the table and being direct is a good thing per se. However, I was wondering how one can...
Building a track record
Hey everyone, I work at a single manager fund that utilizes my trading systems in order to time our entries/exits, manage risk and find new trading opportunities. I also provide the PM with various market analyses that have helped our numbers. How can I build a trackrecord of my performance given...
Building a trackrecords
Hey everyone, I work at a single manager fund that utilizes my trading systems in order to time our entries/exits, manage risk and find new trading opportunities. I also provide the PM with various market analyses that have helped our numbers. How can I build a trackrecord of my performance given...
Q&A - Bulge Bracket IBD SA to MM PE Analyst
GS /MS/ JPM Investment Banking SA to MM PE Buyout Analyst (~$2Bn Fund) Been a lurker on WSO for a while now so thought I'd give back to the community and answer any questions about starting in PE as an analyst, hours, nature of work etc
Q&A: Equity Analyst & Trader (VP level) at $12+ bn Hedge Fund
I spent ~5 yrs on the sell side getting my own coverage in a financial services niche. Moved over to the buyside over 5 years ago to help build out an equity platform in a primarily credit shop (with a nuts and bolts operating business). The idea being to leverage our operational and business...
Better on-paper background
Hi guys and gals, For context, I work in MM IB within the $50MM to $1000MM transaction value range and have enjoyed the experience thus far with a few caveats. I am from a non-target (however, I was a baseball player) and want to eventually work in a leading hedge fund. I recently received interest...
Small Hedge Fund Bonus - What to expect?
I started working at a small hedge fund($75M AUM) earlier this year. They had $200M AUM last year but lost 23% in 2018 so a bunch of clients left. I was hired to bring a new perspective to the entire operation. They used to be a Long/Short Equities Hedge Fund with the typical 70% long 30% Short...
S&T to Distressed Debt Investing
The title probably says it all. I was chatting with a buddy about S&T exit opportunities and we had a good debate about the possibility of moving from S&T ( credit sales and trading) to a distressed debt fund. So I thought I should throw the question here and hear what the experienced folks have to...
TMT IB VS 10Bn HF
How would you evaluate these two opportunities? A media focused boutique M&A shop and an alternative HF w ~10Bn AUM. If I were to work for the M&A shop for 2 years would I have a chance to get into the HF if I want to? - senior at a target ivy - this FT offer isn’t a SA return I was at a different...
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Boris Johnson and hedge funds again
We wrote this around 2 months ago and it's resurfacing again today; Hedge fund managers, traders and specifically FX traders are looking at the pound and licking their lips. The prospect of such an easy lunch has them celebrating the appointment of Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister. No-deal Brexit...
Hiring market - still tepid?
I have been interviewing for HF roles for roughly 6 months out of PE but haven't had any luck. I thought post labor day things would pick up. How are people feeling about the hiring market? Has anyone recently transitioned from private to public?
Cross asset hedge funds like Soros
Hi all, I have been in a cross asset / special situation financing, commodity and fixed income / equity derivative role for 8 years focussing on special situations including start-ups, liquidity stressed scenarios, uncovered / under the rader opportunities (could be geo, network or otherwise), and...
Query
How an Indian student can enter into HF and PE .Like what degree i have to pursue and normally which of specialisations the prefer.
Considerations before joining a fund
Hi all, just seeking some career advice. I have worked for about 10 months as an intern in Investment Banking, and have just completed a 3 month internship at a Global Long/Short Equities fund here in Sydney. The fund is relatively small (sub
Research vs. Night trader?
Hi I'm a HK fresh graduate and just landed in a local L/S equity hedge fund as a research associate in cyclical sectors (i.e. commodities, auto, property). Yesterday I just learned our firm was hiring a night shift trader to cover US hours and our PM would like to give me one chance - if I fully...
Got a job at small hedge fund but have no idea what's next.
I've recently gone down a dark spiral of trying to figure out how my career can progress. I'm 7 months into my first full time role and it's at a HF . I thought it would be easy from here but now I realize I don't know where to go in the future or how to even find a new job at another fund....
MSBA to Break Into Hedge Fund
I have just graduated undergrad at UT as an economics major and now I will be getting my M.S in Business Analytics with a focus on Financial Analytics this next year, also from UT. I was wondering, is this degree path decent to break into a quant hedge fund? I will be doing a lot of predictive...
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