Need thoughts from fellow tech-focused folks:

I currently work in a data analytics role (Big 4). I have an offer from a mid-sized hedge fund to do business analytics (essentially management reporting), but have interviews with Google (product analyst - data science) and Citadel (compliance project manager) lined up. Is it worth foregoing the mid-sized hedge fund for the shot at the other roles? Hedge funds or tech the better place to be?

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A former private equity MD once told me, you can make great money in tech. But if you want to hit F you money you need to be in IB/PE/VC doing the same role.

I mean I’m at google and have pretty competitive comp but being a program manager/strategist with a hedge fund certainly would perk my ears up.

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Accept the offer, no harm in pursuing Google and see where it takes you. You are in the drivers seat to take the final decision

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Citadel pays very well and has a lot of ex Google. They are super smart but I have heard they work you really hard

Google is a long process and our hire rate can't be more than 10% (at best).

Would be silly in my mind to pass up a good offer for a 10% chance with us

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