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Hedge Fund Careers

Quants Still in Demand for Hedge Fund Jobs

January 1, 2009

Professionals with financial engineering degrees and backgrounds are still in demand for hedge fund positions as both hedge funds and banks try to manage risk and build better financial models. Many newly-minted quantitative analysts or “quants” as they’re called are needed to write computer programs that will handle a greater share of market trading, according […]

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Looking for a Hedge Fund Job?

December 29, 2008

Richard Wilson has created one of the most visited web sites for those interested in the hedge fund industry over at HedgeFundBlogger.com. He has posted hundreds of articles about every facet of the industry. We hope to bring you more insights from Richard in the near future. In the meantime, we offer this advice from […]

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Hedge Fund Jobs Provide Greater Work Life Balance

December 15, 2008

By investment banking standards, a hedge fund work environment and schedule looks pretty tame, according to the recently published 2008 JobSearchDigest Hedge Fund Compensation Report. The study found that almost 90% work between 40-60 hours per week. When it comes to vacation time earned, the numbers are also pretty generous: 71% earned 3-5 weeks vacation, […]

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The Hedge Fund Job Outlook from Aaron Hurwitz

December 8, 2008

The financial job market has shifted significantly over the past few months. When we are asked by candidates how to gain a competitive edge in this fast-moving environment, we often suggest brushing up on your financial modeling and valuation skills through training at The Investment Banking Institute (IBI). Over the past seven years, IBI has […]

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Financial Modeling Training Course

November 6, 2008

The job market has changed significantly and we are often asked about financial training options in order to gain a competitive edge. We recommend finance professionals seeking education in financial modeling and valuation analysis look at The Investment Banking Institute (IBI). IBI offers a method of accelerating your career path by guaranteeing financial modeling and […]

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Hedge Fund Employment News Roundup

September 9, 2008

A few recent clippings from the press. And this article is worth a quick gander for some timely tips on career management. UBS restructuring compensation. A “phantom equity” scheme would reward employees according to the performance of their unit within the firm. And the firm’s budget for employee compensation will shrink by one-third this year. […]

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Positions On A Hedge Fund Team

August 26, 2008

The range of functional roles at a hedge fund is variable across the lifespan of that fund, and also variable for different funds in the industry. Just as a new fund must often start small in terms of assets under management, typically there are few people on the initial team as well, with every partner […]

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