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Hedge Fund Hiring Picks Up

September 7, 2009

Bob Olman, founder of recruitment firm Alpha Search Advisory Partners, reports that hiring “has turned around” for hedge funds and proprietary trading desks. Firms are hiring again, and have already picked up some talented managers who lost their jobs during the credit crisis. A story from Reuters notes that the volume of job placements is […]

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Rising Stars of the Hedge Fund World

August 19, 2009

Institutional Investor News runs an award program identifying and honoring up-and-coming professionals in the hedge fund community, based on demonstrated achievement and their potential to evolve into leaders in the industry. Candidates are nominated by their managers, mentors and peers. This year’s Rising Stars were honored at the magazine’s 7th Annual Hedge Fund Industry Awards […]

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Hot Sectors for Finance Jobs

August 17, 2009

Downsizing at traditional investment banks, along with the merger of smaller investment funds and the stimulus package coming out of Washington make this a good time to pursue a job in alternative investments, writes Sandy Gross in Forbes Magazine online. But you have to pick the right sectors, the ones that are expanding in this […]

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Hedge Fund Jobs – Investor Relations

August 10, 2009

The role of investor relations is often intertwined with that of marketing at hedge funds. Both work together as a team to help increase the firm’s investor base and keep current investors informed and happy. However, a distinction can be made between investor relationships professionals who’s job it is to bring new capital into the […]

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Marketing Jobs and Hedge Funds

August 5, 2009

Many successful hedge fund firms reach a size where they can hire a dedicated marketing professional. This person helps promote the firm’s principals, investment philosophy and track record through a variety of marketing activities including: 1) Supervising the design and content of the firm’s website, which may include bios of the principals, articles, white papers, […]

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Hedge Fund Jobs – Marketing

August 3, 2009

In addition to the more familiar job roles within a hedge fund such as analyst, principal and portfolio manager, there are professionals who help hedge funds find new investors and assist in marketing the firm. While financial experience is helpful for these marketing jobs, the firm would more likely be looking for marketing experience, particularly […]

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Hedge Fund Structure and Culture

July 22, 2009

The founding partner of a hedge fund is often the portfolio manager and will be involved in overseeing investments, making trading decisions, hiring and firing, supervising accounting and operations and monitoring risk. Because of the smaller size of the firm, principals and senior managers often take on multiple roles, including human resources. It’s not uncommon […]

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