Hedge Fund Manager

Shortlist
A Hedge Fund Manager is in charge of making investment decisions for a pool of capital commonly provided by investors that meet designated requirements for net worth or investment sophistication.
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any field- BA/BCom
CFA/CAIA courses
MBA
What you need to get started
Must have an in-depth understanding of the financial markets
1 year of min experience and knowledge is required in order to start their own firm.
Soft Skills
Knowledge about finance
Good with strategy
Familiarity with the market regulations
Good knowledge about risk
Ability to create a strong portfolio
Communication
Good with teamwork
Ability to face risks and accept them
Technical Skills
In-Depth Knowledge of Financial Instruments and Strategies
Knowledge of Markets
Portfolio Construction
Statistical analysis,
Quantitative models
Calculation dependencies
Books
Networking Groups
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