Posted on April 29th, 2009 by hedge fund jobs
Category: Job Hunting Tips, Tags: hedge fund designations, hedge fund job, hedge fund job tips, hints, private equity job tips
4 Keys to Getting a Hedge Fund or Private Equity Job
1. Determine Your Passion and Pick a Specialty
Don’t be afraid to specialize. Being a generalist is fine for many jobs, but in the hedge fund industry you will be squeezed into one of a handful of roles – research, trading, programming, sales etc. Make it easy for the hiring manager to determine which role you fit into by building your resume around a distinct skill set. Similarly, private equity firms are looking for those who bring a specific skill set that corresponds with their investment focus.
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Research the Firms You Intend to Work For
You have spent decades obtaining your education, work experience, and credentials. Writing generic cover letters or showing up for interviews without a solid understanding of the firm’s business will not do your justice to your skills. For some firms you can find 13F filings that detail some of their largest holdings. Search Bloomberg and other financial sites for relevant articles, holdings, and recent regulatory issues. HedgeFundJobList.com provides detailed state-by-state contact information for all the 3500+ firms we cover including website URLs, firm details and more. The recent addition of hiring manager e-mails for the majority of firms, provides a rock solid starting point for your career search.
3. Gain Credibility and Understanding with a Certification
If you have only a bachelor’s degree, you may want to consider getting additional certifications and licenses. The Series 7 may be necessary for certain sales roles that deal with non-qualified investors. However, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is by far the most respected credential. It is also the most difficult to get, requiring several hundred hours and three years to obtain. You might also consider the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) or the online Chartered Hedge Fund Analyst (CHA) designation.
4. Network
Surely you have heard people say that the best jobs go to personal connections. This may be true, but your lack of direct contacts shouldn’t stop you from expanding your rolodex. Join networking sites like LinkedIn and financial job sites such as Vault.
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Posted on April 29th, 2009 by hedge fund jobs
Category: Job Listings, Tags: broker, employment, entry-level, job, New York, private equity
Description: Million dollar producers at a prominent late stage venture capital investment bank looking for an entry level Cold Caller/Account Opener to add to our team. Competitive salary, benefits, sponsorship and training for the Series 7 and 66 for the right individual
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Posted on April 27th, 2009 by hedge fund jobs
Category: Job Listings, Tags: analyst, entry-level, job, private equity, Seattle, Washington
Description: Large Private Equity firm located in Seattle, Washington is looking for an Equity Analyst to focus on Physical Science, Life Science and/or Information Technology companies.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a work experience in a technical capacity and transitioned into either buy or sell side equity research in the area of their scientific expertise. Excellent communication skills are a must.
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Posted on April 27th, 2009 by hedge fund jobs
Category: Job Listings, Tags: analyst, employment, entry-level, job, New York, NYC, private equity
Description: This two-year position involves researching and evaluating public information on both existing and potential investments, creating financial models, performing valuation analysis, and participating in the due diligence research process. This position is ideal for candidates who love to invest and want to learn how to invest professionally using a long-term, long-only (no shorting), fundamentals based, and value-oriented style.
Qualifications: 1-2 years experience. Bachelor’s degree is required- finance, econ, and business administration majors preferred. Strong communication skills required.
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Posted on April 27th, 2009 by hedge fund jobs
Category: Job Listings, Tags: Connecticut, entry-level, Greenwich, hedge fund, job, junior analyst
Description: Multi-billion dollar hedge fund is seeking Jr. Analysts to support Sr. Analysts.
Qualifications: 2+ years experience with Investment Bank or Private Equity.
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