Asset / Investment Management

How many hours a week do you all work? Is 80 hours a week and weekend work normal in Asset Management?

I'm interviewing with KKR for a Principal role in their real estate group. All online salary resources are all in alignment with a total comp of $200k+. I'm assuming based on the average sala… more

How many of you advisers have a series 65 and a series seven? 🤔

Does anybody here have experience working in a strategy/operations function at a hedge fund? I’m interested to hear what your experience has been like; currently interviewing now

Anyone know what Wonderlic score you need for these hedge fund interviews? What sort of score should I be targeting in my online practice tests?

Investment analysts in hedge funds/ investment management: is it normal for your base salary to not increase for more than 2 years? We had a difficult 2 years so I understand that there was no profit… more

What are the exit opportunities after PWM?

Have spent 2 years as an Analyst for a FoHF. The work is 50% monthly client reporting/performance analysis/data gathering and the other 50% is more analytical (manager due diligence, investment-relate… more

anyone have any insight on what it’s like to work as an analyst at Point72 and how it compares to other pod shops like Millennium? currently an analyst at a long only and weighing the pros and cons of… more

Does anyone have color on what comp would look like at Fidelity as an investment analyst for high yield bonds? Also, what’s the progression like and bonus structure? Have friends on the incubator side… more

anyone know which of the long onlys offers best comp for equity analysts? 5yoe

Can someone tell me more about the FMVA certification by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI). How well recognised is it within the industry, and what kind of credibility does it add to a candidate? TIA.

Looking for a senior associate/Vice President for a portfolio research role at BlackRock - happy to share more on the role and refer you - reach out to me if you are interested!

Tried buy side bowl but this may be better. Trying to explore institutional sales roles but no idea how these groups are structured or how to break into them. Currently working in buy side HY investin… more

been at fairly large asset manager for 2 years. hired out of undergrad. have my own independent coverage now (cover tech stocks) - appropriate to wear ferragamo loafers to work or not yet?

I am interviewing for PWM client associate roles at different companies. Are all of these roles just operations work for financial advisors? That’s how I’ve interpreted the interviews from a couple di… more

Thoughts on Natxis? Comp /culture?

Been with BO for the last 14 months after graduating from undergrad. I know I dont have what it takes to be in IB. But I learned a lot and gained tremendous insights from ER internship that sparked my… more

Anyone has experience in trading/analyzing commodities? Can you recommend some books/resources?

I am currently seeking direct lending in Latin America. I am working with several clients that need amounts from USD 1 million to more than USD 50 million in the form of credit for their companies or … more

Interviewing to be a credit analyst at a hedge fund. Any recommendations for technical prep? What kind of questions can I expect ?

Anyone know how Wellington pays for an investment specialist role?

I’m hiring Financial Advisors in NJ. Fortune 250 firm with local office, payment is salary+commissions/fees, robust virtual and in-person training, leadership development opportunities, and plenty mor… more

Citi PB: Investment Associate Comp?

Any ideas about WLB and culture in Manulife Investments in the US and/or Canada ?

Considering a lateral-ish move to Investor Relations. Anyone with experience know the career path/future opportunities?

For those that have been seemingly “kept warm” for a job. Did you get it in the end?

Is it normal for a big4 to take over two months in the interview process? Since end of January I've had five interviews w team members, including with the partner who leads the practice I'd be… more

External Wholesalers here? Any chances I can break in with 5 YOE in M&A Advisory (supporting PE clients) from a Big4? Pay is stupidly low for the amount of work, and even partners in our group wor… more

Hi there, does anyone know the real difference between PWC "Acceleration Center" management consulting program vs the actual management consulting program? Are they a lot different?

Does anyone know base+bonus ranges for Associate Director, Director and Executive Director levels at UBS? Specifically in their Global Family Office business as a relationship manager.

Stay in current job with a team I like, at a big name employer, but doing work that is not building marketable skills, or jump ship now? My work will improve in a year’s time during which we will be u… more

Salary range for beginner research analyst at investment management firm? Not super big ~300 people total

Someone who works at kempen coudl write me please!

Seeking advice ... Currently working in Due Diligence and looking to switch to either IM or Consulting. I’m really looking to grow and I recently got an offer for a TP role at one of the big four. Sho… more

Considering Capital Group American Funds for my next career opportunity. Would anyone be willing to share some insights? Feel free to DM TIA