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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...
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
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