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Northern Trust

Hedge Fund Risk Manager

Chicago, IL

$80K - $133K/yr

Conduct risk-focused due diligence on hedge fund managers * Evaluate strategy risk, leverage, derivatives use, and drawdowns * Challenge portfolio construction and hedging assumptions Risk Analytics ...

Northern Trust

Hedge Fund Risk Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $133K/yr

Conduct risk-focused due diligence on hedge fund managers * Evaluate strategy risk, leverage, derivatives use, and drawdowns * Challenge portfolio construction and hedging assumptions Risk Analytics ...

Northern Trust

Hedge Fund Risk Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $133K/yr

Conduct risk-focused due diligence on hedge fund managers * Evaluate strategy risk, leverage, derivatives use, and drawdowns * Challenge portfolio construction and hedging assumptions Risk Analytics ...

Hedge Fund

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Executive Assistant - Hedge Fund - $200-250k

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Heavy calendar management * Handle logistics for all meetings and events * Extensive domestic and ... hedge fund

SS&C

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

Union, NJ · Hybrid

$78K/yr

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting Locations: New York City (hybrid), Union, NJ (hybrid), Skillman, NJ (hybrid), or Boston, MA (hybrid) About the Role Lead a high-performing fund accounting team ...

SS&C

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

New York, NY · Hybrid

$78K/yr

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting Locations: New York City (hybrid), Union, NJ (hybrid), Skillman, NJ (hybrid), or Boston, MA (hybrid) About the Role Lead a high-performing fund accounting team ...

SS&C

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

Skillman, NJ · Hybrid

$78K/yr

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting Locations: New York City (hybrid), Union, NJ (hybrid), Skillman, NJ (hybrid), or Boston, MA (hybrid) About the Role Lead a high-performing fund accounting team ...

Northbound Search

Middle Office, Hedge Fund

Manhattan, NY

$125K - $150K/yr

Our client, a well-established and highly-regarded alternative asset management firm in Midtown, NY ... This role will sit with the firm's hedge fund group, and will be heavily involved with all fixed ...

SS&C

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$78K/yr

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting Locations: New York City (hybrid), Union, NJ (hybrid), Skillman, NJ (hybrid), or Boston, MA (hybrid) About the Role Lead a high-performing fund accounting team ...

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How much commission do hedge fund managers make?

Hedge fund managers typically earn a combination of management fees and performance-based commissions, with the common structure being a 2% management fee and 20% of profits, known as the '2 and 20' model. Total compensation can vary widely based on fund size, performance, and experience, with top managers earning millions annually from these fees and performance bonuses.

How much does a hedge fund manager usually make?

Hedge fund managers typically earn a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 annually, with total compensation often including performance-based bonuses that can significantly increase earnings, sometimes reaching millions of dollars per year for successful managers. Compensation depends on fund size, performance, and experience, and many managers also receive management fees and profit shares. Successful hedge fund managers with large assets under management can earn substantial income through performance fees and carried interest.

How much commission do hedge funds charge?

Hedge fund managers typically charge a management fee of 1-2% of assets under management and a performance fee of around 20% of profits. The total compensation depends on fund size, performance, and fee structure, with some funds offering lower or higher fees based on negotiations and fund strategy.

What is the 20 20 rule for hedge funds?

The 20/20 rule in hedge fund management refers to a guideline where managers aim to generate at least 20% annual returns while limiting losses to 20% or less. This rule helps hedge fund managers balance risk and reward, often influencing investment strategies and risk management practices within the fund. It is a simplified benchmark rather than a strict industry standard.

What is the difference between Commission Hedge Fund Manager vs Portfolio Manager?

AspectCommission Hedge Fund ManagerPortfolio Manager
CredentialsTypically requires Series 7, 63, or 65 licenses, CFA often preferredOften holds CFA, Series 7, or other financial certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks at hedge funds, managing investment strategies with performance-based feesWorks at asset management firms, overseeing diversified investment portfolios
Industry UsageCommonly employed in hedge funds with performance-based compensationWidely used in mutual funds, pension funds, and investment firms

While both roles involve managing investments, a Commission Hedge Fund Manager focuses on hedge fund strategies with performance-based fees, whereas a Portfolio Manager oversees diversified investment portfolios across various asset classes. The roles share similar credentials and work environments but differ in their specific investment approaches and compensation structures.

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Senior Reporter - The Hedge Fund Law Report

Acuris

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description
The Hedge Fund Law Report, an Acuris company, has an opening on their team for a detail-oriented, experienced long-form reporter to cover hedge fund law, as well as related governance, compliance and risk issues. We use a unique model of expertise-based journalism - a combination of vigorous reporting and proprietary legal analysis.
The Hedge Fund Law Report is, by common consensus, the leading information resource focused on the legal, regulatory, compliance and operational aspects of the hedge fund industry.
Since 2008, we have combined vigorous reporting and proprietary legal analysis to generate actionable insights on critical issues facing the private funds industry, and our subscribers - key decision-makers at hedge fund managers, prime brokers, institutional investors and law and accounting firms - rely on us to help them define best practices, mitigate regulatory risk and perform their day-to-day jobs more effectively.
This position is based in our New York Office and is full time.
Tasks:
The primary tasks will involve:
  • Researching and writing articles of various types - including our feature thematic, Q&A, analysis and "People Move" articles - based on extensive interviews of and other interactions with industry experts (such as law and accounting firm partners; hedge fund manager leaders, including GCs, CCOs, COOs, CFOs and others; prime broker and administrator executives; institutional investor decision-makers);
  • Working with our editorial team to put together our feature thematic articles (5000-8000 words) by conducting interviews and contributing quotes to those articles;
  • Maintaining relationships with key hedge fund industry participants with the goals of understanding the "pain points" experienced by hedge fund managers, particularly legal and compliance personnel; cultivating sources for articles; developing a pipeline of contributed articles; gathering industry intelligence; and exploring event and other collaboration opportunities;
  • Attending and writing up panels and webinars; and
  • Helping "close" our weekly issues.

Skills/Experience
  • Substantial experience writing long-form legal or financial articles. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of paid, full-time reporting experience at a news organization, covering legal, business or financial topics (coverage of hedge funds a plus);
  • Excellent reporting, writing, research, organizational and analytical abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to consistently create engaging, thorough, sophisticated articles, as well as shorter updates, each requiring minimal editing under deadline;
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and
  • Excellent computer skills across major software and applications.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and 1-2 writing clips using the application link provided.
Acuris is fully committed to a policy of non-discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity in employment on grounds of merit, experience, skills and aptitude.
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