Need exit opportunity advice:

I am a senior in EY FAAS (CPA).

I have the opportunity to move into a hedge fund (~70 people). I’d be a middle office analyst which includes multiple functions including accounting, operations, and trade/derivative support.

I am not interested in a traditional accounting role which is why this role interests me. I’d get exposure to multiple functions and get to wear multiple hats.

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Do it. Life is too short to stay at a job you do not find interesting. If the pay and benefits are comparable to one another, I'd say go for it.

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You can always go from in house back to public, and you will have a unique skill set if you come back.

If the fund really takes off more, you are well positioned. A fund like this is established but has room to grow. You will grow professionally (and hopefully monetarily) with it too.

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However, I am worried about leaving for a smaller firm and limiting my growth potential. Overall I’m worried about leaving for the wrong opportunity. From what I’ve heard leaving for a hedge fund is typically a good place to be from a growth perspective, any thoughts on this?

I need the advice from someone more experienced than me. What are some of the things I should consider being making this jump?

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