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Compensation

Earning what you are worth? Annual Hedge Fund Compensation Survey

June 25, 2008

It is time again to assess where the industry is headed with regard to compensation levels. You are invited to participate in Hedge Fund Search Digest’s annual hedge fund compensation survey, which we are conducting to provide information to evaluate compensation, negotiate better job offers, and benchmark firm compensation practices. Follow this link to participate […]

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2008 Hedge Fund Compensation Report Coming Soon

May 7, 2008

Last year’s Hedge Fund Compensation Report by Hedge Fund Search Digest was based on hundreds of responses to the 2007 Survey, representing small and large firms including startup shops and the biggest banks. With turmoil in the markets and the employment picture rapidly evolving, the 2008 Report will be a must-read. The 2008 Survey will […]

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Reliable Hedge Fund Compensation Data Is A Must

April 22, 2008

Hiring a new analyst, looking for a new position, considering an offer, negotiate comp at one’s current firm — reliable hedge fund salary data is an absolute necessity for each situation. It’s readily available in the Hedge Fund Compensation Report by Hedge Fund Search Digest. Here’s a recap of what went into producing the 2007 […]

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Survey Respondents Report Seniority

April 1, 2008

Respondents to our 2007 survey on hedge fund compensation were asked to characterize their level of seniority relative to others in their firm. Seniority in a firm may be less closely tied in the hedge fund industry, than elsewhere, to years of overall industry experience, partly because mobility is high and partly because raw talent […]

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Range of Hedge Fund Employee Compensation in 2007

March 28, 2008

Here’s 2007 hedge fund compensation in a nutshell. This chart is excerpted from the latest Hedge Fund Search Digest Compensation Survey, which had responses from individuals representing over 200 firms. Note that not all ranges on the vertical axis are of the same size. Increments are of 50,000 up to 300,000.

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Years with Current Firm: Profiling Hedge Fund Compensation Survey Respondents

March 10, 2008

Hedge Fund Search Digest’s annual Compensation Survey aggregates compensation data reported by hundreds of hedge fund professionals. But who? Here we profile respondents to the 2007 survey by years with their current firm. Plainly, there is plenty of mobility in the industry.

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Years in the Industry: Profiling Hedge Fund Compensation Survey Respondents

March 4, 2008

Hedge Fund Search Digest’s annual Compensation Survey aggregates compensation data reported by hundreds of hedge fund professionals. But who? Here we profile respondents to the 2007 survey by years in the hedge fund industry. While there are a few typical career progressions in this industry, lateral moves are routine as well. Therefore, people with — […]

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