Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

The more significant equity research vs. investment banking differences relate to recruiting and careers , including points such as the compensation and exit opportunities. public markets roles ( hedge funds , asset management , etc.), and areas like corporate finance or strategy at normal companies.

Investment Banking 64

Investment Banking Equities Bank Banking 64

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

Some SWFs operate like long-only asset managers (i.e., mutual funds ) that allocate their assets top-down and then pick specific indices, companies, and securities that meet their criteria. These tend to be the funds that pay better , actively recruit new entry-level hires , and do at least some direct investing.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Funds Private Equity Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

So, expect a lot of quarterly financial projections , quick public comps , and simple DCF models linked to specific catalysts. Do Multi-Manager Hedge Funds Deliver? Multi-manager hedge funds have been in the news because they’ve performed better and grown more quickly than the larger hedge fund universe.

Funds 104

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

And if you are interested in this strategy, should you even target hedge funds, or would a long-only asset management firm be better? And if you are interested in long-only investing, should you target asset management firms instead? Turnover is also high, especially at the large multi-managers.

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

You will very rarely get exposed to the type of financial modeling that bankers complete: 3-statement models , DCF models , M&A models , LBO models , and so on. Recruiting in Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking You should know all about IB recruiting from reading this site, but it’s insanely competitive and starts very early.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Management Bank Banking 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 5, 2025

The Top Biotech Hedge Funds Recruiting for Biotech Hedge Funds Interviews, Case Studies, and Investment Pitches Careers and Exit Opportunities Recommended Resources Final Thoughts on Biotech Hedge Funds Why Do Hedge Funds Like Biotech So Much? And What Do They Do? Example Biotech Trades What Makes Biotech Hedge Funds Different?

Funds 64

Funds Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 64