Annual Private Equity Careers Compensation Survey

October 27, 2008

It is time again to assess where the private equity industry is headed with regard to compensation levels. If you work for a venture capital or private equity firm, you are invited to participate in Job Search Digest’s annual Private Equity and VC Compensation survey, which we are conducting to provide information to evaluate compensation, […]

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Fixed Income Quant Hedge Fund Jobs in Boston

October 23, 2008

Boston-based fund is looking for a quant to join the fixed income strategy team. The fund invests in a variety of fixed income assets including G-8 and Emerging Markets government and corporate bonds, as well as structured products and other financial derivatives (futures, options, swaps). Responsibilities will focus on building and implementing trading tools and […]

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Financial Systems Sales Hedge Fund Jobs in New York

October 16, 2008

A financial services firm that provides risk analytics and risk reporting to hedge funds is looking for an experienced financial risk systems salesperson to lead engagements with hedge funds and fund of funds managers. Successful candidates will have: At least 7 years experience in financial services sales.  Strong understanding of market risk analysis (factor and […]

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Hedge Fund Jobs Interview Question: Common Sense and Archimedes’ Principle

October 14, 2008

A simple question of deduction that you might get asked in a hedge fund job interview. Question: A small boat is floating in a swimming pool. The boat contains a very small but very heavy rock. If the rock is tossed out of the boat into the pool, what happens to the water level in […]

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Hedge Fund Community Albourne Village Rejects Blame

October 8, 2008

The Albourne Village is a UK-based interest community for the alternative investment industries.  Membership is free.  This letter was published last week in the Village’s hedge fund news area under the title, “Hedge Pride – An open Letter to the Financial Times From Simon Ruddick, Managing Director of Albourne.” Albourne is not a hedge fund, […]

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Data Analyst Hedge Fund Jobs in Chicago

October 7, 2008

A Chicago-based hedge fund that utilizes automated trading strategies is looking for a data analyst to streamline and support its operations. This role is a combination of data analysis and process management. Requirements: 2+ years exposure to hedge funds / trading firms / investment banks.  B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in a hard science.  2+ years […]

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Special Report on World’s Top Recruiters

October 3, 2008

Business Week has released a Special Report on the “World’s Most Influential Headhunters,” and the time is certainly ripe.  Those with secure jobs will find the Report worth skimming at least, and those who are out of work will want to read with care.  The leader notes that the “world’s top headhunters control access to […]

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