Hedge Funders

How is work culture and WLB at Brevan Howard in New York office? What is the hierarchy in general? How are they w.r.t. compensation and bonuses?

What is a reliable way to get a job at a Boston hedge fund? I currently work for one of the big MMFs in NY remotely from Boston and want to move somewhere where I can actually go to the office. I’m th… more

I came into a hedge fund job as an analyst in February of this year and didn’t negotiate my bonus at the outset. I was coming from tech and needed a green card so didn’t have much room to do so.

With b… more

Anyone interested in some insurance risk? Cat or non cat?

How is work culture at HRT (Hudson River Trading) in New York office? What is the hierarchy in Operations side? what will be the total comp range for Lead role in Middle and back office operations?

Does anyone know of a strong headhunter covering the Boston market? Think Acadian, Arrow Street, Beaupost, Panagora, Wellington.

Hi this is my first post in this app!

I’m working at Hedge Fund (L/S, Japan stock)

I’d like to ask you guys about your impression about Japanese stock market:
shrinking and boring?
ineffective and lucrative?more

Hi! I recently started a job as an Asset Management Analyst at a Private Credit Hedge Fund with ~$5BN in AUM. I’m realizing that I want to make it to the from office originating but for now, I’m still in the back… more

Any feedback on World Quant? what is the hierarchy for operations role ? how much they pay ? how is the culture and benefits ?

Does your company have a Disaster Recovery team / Business Continuity team?

Been in a new job a couple of months it's going ok so far. Now, my exboss is leaving the previous firm and they are now asking me if I would consider coming back with an upgraded title/responsibil… more

What would you price an Investor Services director with 14 years experience at? I currently have > 20 employees under my reporting bucket. I have been with the same firm since the start of my caree… more

August Fed Funds are very cheap. Powell said 50/50 of a 75 bp hike in July. Market is not buying it. Shorts will get caught flat footed.

How is the work culture in Gen II? And how much an assoc director is paid at NY office?

How is work culture at Apollo Global Management LLC in New York office? What is the hierarchy in tech side and where does the Principal designation role fits into?

Is there anyone really accomplished looking to mentor someone?

I believe I want a mentor(s) and I’m shooting my shot. Im based in the UK but open to anyone who has a ton of advice to give

Is it worth considering a move to Fidelity from the hedge fund world? What are the pros and cons in terms of comp / comp structure?

How much do Associates at SS&C make, investor service/fund administration, accounting?

I’m a recent transplant into the industry coming from Tech. Was hired for my software skills, but I am now doing market research and generating trade ideas as well. Expectation is I will be trading as… more

Dumb question about hedge fund set-up. When should I get my prime broker ready? Is this done after the legal docs are set-up?

What are fund accountant at admin currently making (i.e CITCO, MORGAN STANLEY,SS&C, NT? )

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I’m being invited to enter a new Quant Hedge Fund under 1bn $ for their back office in a 3rd rate European city. As I grow will I be able to move into other hedge funds / Investment Managers in financ… more

Curious to see how many funds are offering flexibility or the ability to stay mainly or 100% remote in their RTO plans. Mine is hybrid to begin with the majority of time in the office and not very fle… more

What kind of bonus % can you expect working on the hedge fund side as a fund accountant? Assuming fund has a positive PnL and is beating their benchmark.

What’s a typical % equity for a founding partner at new hedge fund launches? Just trying to get a sense of what’s typical in the market these days. It’s for a l/s + private equity hybrid fund that’s l… more

I work in a hedge fund; but every month, I spend half the month making presentations that senior members of my team have to give to top management. These presentations are mostly about general group s… more

I received an offer from a quant fund. My offer letter doesn’t explicitly state my role/ title, that it’s NY based, and it’s full-time. The benefits aren’t specifically outlined either, just a blanket… more

I work at PE firm was promoted to a hedge/risk management associate with the goal of starting a separate hedge fund within 2 years. Best crash course in understanding options pricing/day-to-day specif… more

Anybody want to start the January damage tally? Double digit losses mentioned in the press are not the only ones, surely.

I'm at a MM and am offered the opportunity to invest in the fund on a reduced fee basis. Performance has been strong but my concern is that by investing I'm over indexing myself to the firm. However, it&#… more

If interested in starting an opportunistic credit fund what are some steps one should take now whether systems will likely need or licenses, etc

Any value shops outperforming their benchmarks?

Anyone here know primary differences between Ashler and Global equities / surveyor? All are market neutral but are the strategies different enough to warrant distinction?

Looking for a good book for analyst concepts. Example: revenue increasing, units sold constant, meaning ASP is the driver of higher revenues.

Or other resources/forums where you can actively post quest… more

Anyone here doing EM equities? Hows the climate currently in terms of hirings, investment flow

Are there any investment funds hiring fundamental analysts right now? (Currently work at a long biased fund but was aiming to move over the next 12 months before covid)

Have just been fired in the middle of the Covid-19 lockdown, what are the opportunities right now?

How do you guys manage the onslaught of emails from the sell side while picking up what's useful and still getting work done. Any tips for inbox management and prioritization.