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Undergrad. REcruiting
I will be attending Villanova next year, but am interested in PE / HF . Does Villanova place well for these jobs, how hard will ti be to get into this field from NOva. I am open to transferring after a year to a better school. What are better undergrad B-programs that will give me a better chance at...
Transfer (Michigan -> Duke) ?
Hi everyone, I am considering transferring to Duke from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). I have already thought about this choice based on cost, fit, and the like. I want to get your perspectives on whether or not I should transfer based only on how it will affect my future career in the...
how is UVA viewed on the street
How is the recruiting from UVA? finance wise IB /hedge fund is it considered a target? I would be transferring, as a sophomore but then would have to apply to Mcintire what happens if you dont get in? How hard is it to get in? Social life?.
HF Comp & long-term question
1) If you join a medium to large L/S hedge fund as a research analyst & you end up doing well, what is earnings potential 2yrs & 5 yrs out? 2) Also, in case things don't work out/fund underperforms, etc, what are the attractive exit options for a L/S guy besides another L/S fund? 3) Lastly, do you...
Global Macro Fund Recruiters?
Who are the best recruiters for global macro funds? (Knowing that some of the biggest ones you probably need to know a guy) Thanks!
M&A product group overrated now???
Hi everyone, This post might seems abit silly, espically given the strong bias toward M&A product team in this forum. However, from what I have seen and heard and even experienced myself recently, in my opinion M&A bankers are not as well regarded as before. Historically, the reason why people...
How to Get Into Global Macro Hedge Fund
1) What is the path to getting into a global macro fund? - What BB S&T desks would be the best starting points? - Or would banking -> PE -> global macro be feasible at all? 2) Besides Moore Cap / Paulson & Co, what is a list of the best ones? 3) Can anyone explain what are their top global macro...
Analyst Ranking and Exit options
Hi everyone, As most people know that at all major BB IBs , analyst and associate are ranked between A to C each year, A being the best. The ranking you get will ultimately affects the bonus you get. I am just wondering how important is such ranking in terms of getting interviews with PE and HF ....
Prime Services or Trading?
I just received an offer from a BB Prime Services division to be an Analyst.... its on the sales/origination side. How do you think this offer compares to a non-BB trading job or a hedge fund trading assistant job? (In terms of job security, compensation, prestige, etc) Thanks! -LOR
Sell out and take a shot?
Hey, So I've posted my situation on this site before but the long and short of it is that I'm a rising junior at a Canadian non-target university. I have more or less perfect marks; 4.0/4.0 (N.B. It's hard to express humility via internet), and believe it or not I actually scored a 2360 on my SAT I...
Prop shops and external parties
Do prop shops hire or allocate capital to external groups, such as small hedge funds or other smaller prop shops/ trading teams? Would they buy them out or bring them in house? Would they just make an external investment in the group?
Questions to ask HF Manager ?
Hey guys, I have an interview with a small L/S equities HF coming up. I have a small list of the usual questions prepared (i.e. holding period, long/short/cash allocation % etc) but since I don't know much about the sector they invest in, not too sure what else I could ask them. Does anyone have any...
Long/Short Placement - Booth vs Kellogg
What is the view on how competitive Booth graduates are in getting into long/short value funds? Is Kellogg competitive here? Booth clearly is strong in quant based strategies but how well do its graduates place (and how does it compare to Kellogg) into fundamentals based investing? Many thanks.
Headhunters for Sales and Trading?
Disclaimer: I already tried the search function. Now... I have heard a lot about headhunters contacting IBD analysts to try to fill Associate roles in PE . How does headhunting work for market makers at a BB trying to move to a HF ? If you could lend some insight that would be awesome. Thanks!
Hedge Funds in Houston - Any funds based here?
Are there many hedge funds based out of Houston? I've heard of Centaurus, but that's it. Any others?
Hedge fund recruiting at Booth
I was reading a chat transcript sponsored by Chicago Booth, which featured MBA students who were entering the financial field after graduation. One guy who was going into banking said in response to a question that very few hedge funds actually recruit at Booth, so you would need to do a lot of...
Headhunters for Convert Arb?
Anyone know which headhunters would be good to talk to if I'm interested in Convert Arb? Have a converts and derivatives background and am coming from top 2 BB ( GS /MS). Starting late I know....I'm willing to look at outright-style funds as well but I'd guess I'm better suited for traditional...
Restructuring Recruiting
Background in distressed debt investing. In at top B-school. Looking to recruit for restructuring boutique and wondering how recruiting for these shops differs from the BBs . Also any thoughts on what the demand is from these shops as the economy is beginning to subside. I realize there is still a...
Hedge Fund Interview - Advice for fixed-income HF interview?
Does anyone have any advice they can give for a fixed-income hedge fund interview ??? Its an entry level position as an investment analyst. Are there certain questions i can expect?? Thanks :)
L/S best way to start a fund in the future?
Given how the previous generation hedge fund founders are mostly traders (obviously there are exceptions) even though they're mostly L/S now, is L/S stock picking the best skill set to be going into if you're young if you'd like to have a highly sought after skill set down the road that people would...
Best area to focus on in trading...
If I would eventually like to transition to a hedge fund (from a bank), would being in equities or fixed income be better? I know it depends on the nature/strategies of the firm, but do trading-focused HFs usually have both equity and FI traders? kind of a dumb question but i just wanted to have...
Interview with Fund of Hedge Funds this week...HELP!
So I have a final round finance interview with a top-10 fund of hedge funds this friday. I'm a political science major but have a decent GPA from a top-25 undergrad with internship at a boutique PE ...the job is an account management analyst, where my role will basically be to support the account...
Event Driven vs. Long / Short Interview?
I've had quite a few long / short equity hedge fund interviews , but I have a couple interviews coming up with Event Driven shops. How do these interviews differ? Are you typically asked to present an event driven idea? What's the best way to source these? Typically i do a screen for long / short...
Internship Advice - Unpaid internship at a well-known hedge fund
Hi, I am currently doing an unpaid internship with a well-known hedge fund (credit arbitrage) in Los Angeles. I am a first year MBA student. My goal is to get into buy-side, not necessarily a hedge fund. Could you please give me advice how much I could leverage my internship experience at a hedge...
Hedge Fund Paychecks 2009
http://dealbreaker.com/2010/04/hedge-fund-manager… So why do so many bankers want to go into PE? Anyone know how much the top PE shop managers earn?
HF Trader vs Analyst
What is the difference between an entry level research analyst and a trader at a deep value HF ? What does each do on a day to day basis? Who is given more responsibilities? How is each compensated?
How to tell if a HF manager generates alpha?
Other than the basic equation for alpha (Rh-Rf)- B(Rp-Rf), is there any other way?
Breaking into Merger Arbitrage
I know the strategy's been discussed before, but I was wondering whether anyone could shed some light on how people get into merger arb desks in banks or on the buyside. A background as an M&A analyst seems ideal but sadly that ship has sailed for me as I'm nearing on two years in the BO . People...
Execution trading at a top hedge fund
How tough is it to get a job as an execution trader at a top hedge fund? I'm sure it's not as selective as becoming a portfolio manager or a trader with your own book. I recently came across a linkedin profile of a guy who used to work as a floor trader at the CBOT before becoming an execution...
Sophomore Year
I'm in a bit of a spot and I wonder if any of you can help me out. I'm a sophomore at a non-target and have spent the past three months seeking out every possible internship opportunity available to me. I started out with BB , but didn't get interviews with any probably because i did all online...
Soon to be grad- what are my job prospects
I'm a senior studying Finance and Economics at a non-target school in Canada. I have an astoundingly poor undergrad GPA. I have deferred graduation by a semester. I passed CFA® L1 in December, and will write L2 next June. (I know many consider the CFA® to be completely useless, but at this point I...
Hedge Fund Reading Resources
Hi, I want to learn about a long/short hedge fund. Does anyone know of any particularly good related reading material that they can share with me? I want to know about it as much as possible.
Abscent minded genius
Vanity fair article on Mike Burry, I can say I had no idea who this guy was but the artcile was a great read... written by Michael Lewis Michael Burry always saw the world differently—due, he believed, to the childhood loss of one eye. So when the 32-year-old investor spotted the huge bubble in...
Equity valuation: Do HFs always use multiples?
A quick question for those who work(ed) at equity-focused hedge funds. When you're trying to determine what a stock is worth, do you generally use multiples (whether EBITDA based or EPS based) or do you actually use DCF in any meaningful way? And do technique like sum of the parts come into play in...
Hedge Fund Due Diligence
Hi there a friend of mine is looking to get into Hedge Fund due diligence and wanted to hear your opinions on different firms: 1. Oliver Wyman FS 2. Albourne Partners (hedge fund consulting) I know both of these companies deal with hedge fund/ PE consulting. OWFS probably focuses more on banks and...
Best groups at Citadel?
I've heard Citadel ITAP analysts get assigned to various groups after their 6-month rotation is over. What are the most coveted groups that they want to get into?
Select Equity Group
Anyone know anything about the Select Equity Group in NYC? All I can find is that they are a hedge fund sponsor, but their website is actually just one page with logo and address. Anything would be helpful.
Analyst Help
Does anyone have (or are) any good contacts/resources for hedge funds in Chicago? I know this may be totally inappropriate, but after a 1.5 year stint in S&T , I want to move to a fund there even if it's in an entry level position. I wouldn't be soliciting jobs, just want to talk to a few people to...
Recruiter List for Hedge Fund Industry
I used to be a sell-side analyst at a boutique firm on the Street, and have worked at a couple of small hedge funds prior and after my 6-year sell-side stint and now need help in trying to locate hedge funds who may be looking for a technology analyst. I would appreciate anyone's help in either...
Sell side equity research----> Hedge fund
If you worked as an ER associate and transitioned to a buy side/specifically L/S hedge fund job, can you please detail your path? What was your education, how long did you work in ER , how did you apply/find your HF job? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated.
Brevet Capital in NYC - more info
Anyone know anything about a firm called Brevet Capital here in NYC?
P/E Hedge Hedge Fund Career Advice
recent graduate with decent grades 3.2 avg, worked full time to pay way through undergraduate school at an unknown college with limited overall finance experience ( nasd Series 7 licensed, worked as an analyst intern for small boutique over a summer, worked at a lender where I did commercial,...
Cooke & Beiler
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Buy side recruitment in Canada
Anyone have any good resources?
Free Resume Review - Hedge fund recruiter
I would be more than happy to assist with resume review for anyone in this forum. I am a Hedge Fund/Investment Banking Recruiter in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. I review resumes for a career and have no problem with taking a look at yours. I have no preference whether or not you are in my market...
HF roadshow presentations?
Hey guys, I'll be working on polishing a presentation for a start-up hedge fund to raise capital. Obviously it would depend on the strategy (and for this one its pretty unusual), but I was wondering if anybody could point to where I can find an example or two? I'm not familiar with the industry...
is BB full time experience required for Hedge fund Entry? I need some help.
I am somewhat new to the job search world so I would like to ask a few questions: I am guessing the many hedge funds take guys (or gals) that have had some experience ideally at a BB bank. That way they have to do less training. Personally, I have about 12 monthes of internship experience at a BB...
The Secret World of Finance - Boston Monkeys
How many of you on the list are from Boston? Boston is known as a buyside city, maybe an insurance city, and lately a political city. What do people do here? Do these opportunities exist here in Boston? - Bulge Bracket IB - Prop Desks - Sell Side equity/ FI desks This city more than most is a...
Hedge Fund GPA Inflation
Sorry guys i just want to know this. I caught my friend lying on her resume to several boutique banks and small private equity hedge funds about her gpa as I was on her computer checking facebook (it was open). She basically added like .6-7 to it and i know htis because she's shown me her grades...
Hedge fund vs. PE recruiting
I know PE recruiting starts more than a year in advance of potential start date for mega-PE. What about hedge funds? When should an analyst start reaching out to headhunters for summer 2011 hedge fund opportunities? Is this process also a year in advance of potential start date?
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