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All of our jobs in hedge funds are listed in this sector. Hedge fund managers are usually the outsiders in financial services. Most are former traders or fund managers who have been very successful and as a result have now chosen to work independently with a hedge fund career. The phrase "hedge fund" has come from the idea that money managers can hedge their bets to make sure they make money no matter which way the market goes.

One way of making money in a falling market is through "short-selling." Short sellers first borrow the stock they think is valued too highly and then sell it on at that high price. If the price falls as they expect, they purchase the stock back at a lower price and return it to the initial lender.

Hedge funds usually fall into one of a few types, depending upon investment strategy. These may include global macro funds (funds focused on global trends rather than any movement in particular stocks), event-driven funds (funds that aim to profit from single events such as mergers and acquisitions or bankruptcies) or relative arbitrage funds (funds that exploit differences in prices for the same products). A relative arbitrage fund would buy something where it's cheaper and at the same time sell where it's more expensive.

Investors can also put their money into "funds of hedge funds" because single hedge funds are risky. These aim to invest money across a number of different hedge funds in order to spread the risk.

We list a number of various hedge fund jobs here, including areas such as analysis (analyzing what the hedge fund plans to invest in), sales, marketing and investor relations (these positions meet with investors and sell the merits of the fund), and trading (actually executing the developed investment strategy and buying and selling financial products). Hedge fund traders are execution traders. They do not make judgments on their own but mainly trade on the recommendations of the analysts.

Hedge funds also employ in other sectors. They will need people to work in risk and in HR and compliance to keep the business running smoothly.

A large number of hedge funds are based in Switzerland, particularly in Zurich. In the U.S., hedge funds are frequently based in New York and Connecticut. Meanwhile, Singapore is a growing center for hedge funds in Asia.

As the hedge fund industry expands, it has become more likely to take on institutional investors. This means that there is increasing similarity between jobs in hedge funds and those in long-only asset management.

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Credit Risk Analyst - Hedge Funds UBS AG - Investment Bank DOE Stamford, CT 23 May 12

It's UBS's goal to be recognized as the most effective and efficient risk control organization in the financia...

A boutique multi strategy hedge fund in Stamford is looking for senior risk specialist with experience of equities risk management within a buy side role Selby Jennings Risk Team Exceptional Salary Package With PnL Perf... Stamford, CT, 06901 23 May 12

• Senior Risk Specialist | Multi Strategy Hedge Fund • Stamford, CT • Exceptional Salary Package With PnL Pe...

Institutional Strategic Client Team Coordinator (Team goals) Investment Management Not Disclosed Highly competitive (base + lucrative bon... Stamford, CT 22 May 12

Seeking skilled client focused individuals that thrive on challenge of eliminating all obstacles that stand in...

IT - Execution Services Developer - Hedge Fund Options Financial Recruitment fantastic+Bonus Stamford, CT, 06901 22 May 12

Our Technology department employs 120 professionals and delivers all technology solutions used within the firm...

Quality Assurance Analyst - Hedge FUnd Options Financial Recruitment $80k+bonus+benefits Stamford, CT, 06901 22 May 12

My client an award winning Hedge Fund are currently looking for a highly motivated QA Analyst to join there te...

SalesForce Developer - Hedge Fund Options Financial Recruitment market Rate Stamford, CT, 06901 22 May 12

My client an award winning Heddge Fund now require a highly motivated SalesForce Developer to join there team

C++ Front-Office Developer, Asset Manager, Stamford, $225k+ Maven Search $225k+ Stamford, CT, 06901 21 May 12

A world-class investment management firm is seeking a C++ and Java developer to join their technology team in ...

Sr. Associate Investment Program Manager Michael Page International Excellent salary and benefits Stamford, CT, 06901 16 May 12

Our client, a GLOBAL financial services firm, is seeking a Sr. Associate Investment Program Manager with 3-6 y...

Sr. Internal Audit - Commodities Michael Page International Dependent upon experience Stamford, CT, 06901 16 May 12

Seeking a Sr. Internal Audit candidate for international commodities firm with 5-10 years of experience. APPL...

Sr. Hedge Fund Tax Manager Michael Page International Excellent compensation plus benefits Stamford, CT, 06901 16 May 12

Our client is seeking a Manager in the Tax Business to conduct day-to-day management of accounts with 4 years ...

Financial Analyst Bond Street Group aggressive base + bonus Stamford, CT, 06901 25 Apr 12

Excellent opportunity with a top Hedge Fund. We are recruiting for a sharp, aggressive, ambitious Financial An...

Equities Market Risk Manager Twenty Recruitment Group High competitive compensation package New York, NY, 10036 23 May 12

Our client is a multi-billion dollar hedge fund. They are currently seeking a top flight Market Risk Manager i...

Head of US Client Service, Marketing and Performance Analysis for Global Asset Manager (B) Selby Jennings Buyside Circa $180,000 - $210,000+ bonus potenti... New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

My client, the asset management arm of a top tier global investment bank, is looking to add a senior member to...

High Frequency Quants, Traders and Portfolio Managers required by Leading High Frequency Prop trading Firm - London, Chicago and New York NJF Search International Up to $1million packages and performance... New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

Exciting opportunity to work for a leading high frequency prop trading firm with a low latency, colocated plat...

Head of global risk – Highly Successful Quantitative US hedge fund seeks a Senior Multi Asset Class Risk Manager – New York based Capital Chase Very competitive New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

Head of global risk – Highly Successful Quantitative US hedge fund seeks a Senior Multi Asset Class Risk Manag...

Top Performing Hedge Fund in New York Requires Credit Focused Candidates in Market Risk Selby Jennings Risk Team Base salary - $250,000 - $300,000 total... New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

• Senior Risk Specialist | Hedge Fund – traded credit • New York • Base salary - $250,000 - $300,000 total c...

Senior ABS Modeling role with Major Asset Manager Selby Jennings QRF $175-250k Base Salary + excellent discre... New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

This major asset manager that currently holds $8billion AUM is looking to expand in a number of areas and is l...

Highly Interesting Mandated Systematic Quant Research Role GQR Global Markets Up to $160,000 USD (DOE) + competitive b... New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

I am working on a great opportunity for a $3bn AUM fund; 40 employees of which 7 are in the quant research tea...

Senior Quantitative Research Analyst – Investment Management Team – Forecast Modeling – Award Winning Asset Management Group - New York, NY GQR Global Markets Up to $160,000 USD (DOE) + competitive b... New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

The group is looking for a senior research analyst to join its investment team. The individual will work close...

Trading Desk Strategist Not Disclosed not disclosed New York, NY, 10010 23 May 12

Seeking quant developer/ strategist with 2-5 years of experience working with Non Agency MBS. Must have stron...

Mid-Senior FX Systematic Strategist – New York GQR Global Markets $150 - $240k basic + 200% target bonus New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

An FX and CTA style $10bn AUM fund, covering Cross Asset FX, Fixed Income and Volatility markets is seeking a ...

Senior Quant Analyst - Award Winning Quantitative Analytics Group – Model Validation and Market Risk Analytics - Investment Bank - New York, USA GQR Global Markets Up to $170,000 (DOE) + competitive bonus... New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

An industry leading institution, with an enviable track record supported by its strong commitment to quantitat...

Systematic Trader - NYC (seeding) NJF Search International 170000-200000 + 20-50% P&L New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

This opportunity is ideal for a quant trader, looking to trade in a high payout environment!

Distressed Debt Portfolio Manager – Credit/Debt / Head Trader – Hedge Fund – New York Selby Jennings Strategy Highly Competitive + Sign on Bonus New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

An extremely strong and highly competitive multi billion Dollar Hedge Fund are currently looking to add a Port...

Quantitative researcher high/medium frequency strategies - | CT-Greenwich | USA Not Disclosed Highly competitive Greenwich, CT, 06830 23 May 12

My client are looking for a quantitative researcher to join their research team with a strong capacty to extra...

Quantitative High Frequency Team- Green Field Build out- Global Asset Management- $400K++ Maven Search $400K New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

Global asset management firm with offices in NY, London and Hong Kong is looking to bring on board a quantitat...

Equity Market Neutral – Capital Available/Added AUM for Equity Market Neutral Traders with their own funds – Equity Market Neutral Stott and May Highly Competitive New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

Several Funds and Institutional Investors are currently looking for existing Equity Market Neutral focussed fu...

Senior Portfolio Manager / Researcher required – Leading Asset Management Firm – Up to $300k + Package – New York, USA Montash Limited Up to $300k + PnL + Package New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

Senior Portfolio Manager / Researcher required – Leading Asset Management Firm – Up to $300k + Package – New Y...

RMBS Quant Not Disclosed $ open New York City, NY 23 May 12

Quantitative Analyst with experience supporting the development of mortgage credit models and portfolio optimi...

High Frequency Researcher IJC Partners, LLC. Base plus bonus New York, NY, 10017 22 May 12

Algorithmic Hedge Fund is looking for a High Frequency Developer or Researcher

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