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 |
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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 |
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• Senior Risk Specialist | Multi Strategy Hedge Fund • Stamford, CT • Exceptional Salary Package With PnL Pe...
| Quantitative researcher high/medium frequency strategies - | CT-Greenwich | USA | Not Disclosed Highly competitive | Greenwich, CT, 06830 | 23 May 12 |
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My client are looking for a quantitative researcher to join their research team with a strong capacty to extra...
| Institutional Strategic Client Team Coordinator (Team goals) Investment Management | Not Disclosed Highly competitive (base + lucrative bon... | Stamford, CT | 22 May 12 |
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Seeking skilled client focused individuals that thrive on challenge of eliminating all obstacles that stand in...
| Statistical Arbitrage Researcher | IJC Partners, LLC. base & bonus | Greenwich, CT | 22 May 12 |
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Major Hedge Fund seeks a US Equity Stat Arb Researcher
| IT - Execution Services Developer - Hedge Fund | Options Financial Recruitment fantastic+Bonus | Stamford, CT, 06901 | 22 May 12 |
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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 |
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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 |
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My client an award winning Heddge Fund now require a highly motivated SalesForce Developer to join there team
| Hedge Fund Developers – CT | Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive Compensation | Greenwich, CT | 22 May 12 |
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Major Asset Management firm is looking for innovative developers to join their Portfolio Management and Resear...
| C++ Front-Office Developer, Asset Manager, Stamford, $225k+ | Maven Search $225k+ | Stamford, CT, 06901 | 21 May 12 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Excellent opportunity with a top Hedge Fund. We are recruiting for a sharp, aggressive, ambitious Financial An...