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Do they pay well?
Pigeonholing is just another word for “specializing”, which you’ll need to do at some point. Generalists have more opportunities. Specialists make more money.
I’m excited about this opportunity because, on paper, it seems like a chance to broaden my skill set beyond traditional accounting. The role promises exposure to operations, cross-functional work, and areas that could help me identify what I enjoy most—and give me more flexibility for my next move.
That said, I have several concerns and would really value insight from someone more experienced:
• I’m worried about moving to a smaller firm and limiting my long-term growth potential.
• I’m concerned that joining a hedge fund could pigeonhole me into the fund space.
• I’m especially cautious about taking a role that’s “operations” in name but ends up being a glorified bookkeeper position, which could feel like a step down and make future strategic moves harder.
Overall, I don’t want to leave EY for the wrong opportunity. I’ve heard that hedge funds can be great for career growth, but I’m unsure if that holds true for a role like this.
If anyone has made a similar jump or has insight into middle office roles at hedge funds, I’d really appreciate your thoughts.