Breaking IN:
Hedge Fund JOBS
Discover Your Path to a Hedge Fund Career
Why listen to us?
Founder and lead trainer Brett Caughran worked at some of the leading funds in the world despite coming from a non-target state school. Eventually, Brett came to manage his own team of analysts and experienced the job-search process from the other side of the table.
The most frequent question we get: "How do I get hired at a hedge fund?"
No surprise. It’s an alluring, competitive and secretive industry. As with all things buy-side, Fundamental Edge is here to illuminate your path.
There are two routes you can take: the well-trodden FRONT DOOR and the less conventional yet equally effective BACK DOOR.
FRONT DOOR
It’s a simple plan:
attend a prestigious undergraduate institution
spend one or two years working at a top investment bank or consulting firm
You’ll still need to network, work with the top recruiters and nail the interview. But it’s a well-defined path.
BACK DOOR
If the front door isn’t open for you, there are other ways in and they are rooted in determination and resourcefulness. In our webinar, we walk through ideas including the strategies mentioned below.
Craft an Exceptional, Tailored Resume
Compensate for academic shortcomings with a compelling narrative. Focus on experiences and skills that matter to hedge funds.
Pave Your Way with a Stepping-Stone Job
Sell-side equity research, long only, corporate strategy all have potential. There are others but stay close to the Wall Street ecosystem.
Initiate Your Hunt Strategically
Target funds via 13Fs, write strong stock pitches, network extensively. Above-all stay determined, the interviews will come.
Show Intent Through Self-Study
We think taking the Fundamental Edge Analyst Academy is the perfect way to stand out and prepare yourself for the buy-side. Also consider working toward the CFA charter. Dive in deep with as much reading and podcast listening as you can too.
