如何准备对冲基金公司的面试？

    约瑟•托雷斯的回答，我在一家规模很大的对冲基金公司工作

    每一个基金公司都有自己的文化，而这在面试过程也会有所反映，比如那些独特/古怪的问题，但一般而言，准备对冲基金面试最好的方式，是构思一些具有合理独特性【例如，不要选择苹果或微软（Microsoft）或其他超高市值公司】的做多和做空创意。

    你应该准备做多与做空两方面的创意。做多是“大路货”，因此，精心准备一份有趣的简短介绍文件，可以帮助你从求职者当中脱颖而出。

    此外，我建议不要只准备一条做多与做空创意，因为你永远不知道面试官会在什么时候打断你的创意，比如，他可能这么说：“这样的内容，我这周已经听过十遍了。有没有其他内容？”

    玛丽安娜•瓦伊-英•O的回答，投资管理

    我想补充的是，准备一份自己编写的投资创意报告或对某个行业的案例研究。简洁有效的沟通非常重要，因为投资组合经理和首席投资官只能拿出有限的时间来了解你的情况。

    针对自己的投资创意或投资组合，分享自己对风险控制或对冲操作的想法，也是不错的主意。

    做好Excel表格（使用宏命令）和统计数据！

    尼古拉斯•查韦斯的回答，预测分析与对冲基金

    从现在到面试之前，你应该明确的最重要的问题是：

    1. 基金的策略是什么？（量化基金，做多/做空基金，全球宏观型基金等）

    2. 使用哪一种交易工具来执行基金策略？

    3. 扣除手续费后，去年的回报是多少？

    如果你了解了上述三个问题，你就可以开始为面试做准备了。

    之后，你需要研究第二个问题的细节。如果交易工具基于衍生品/期权，你便需要充分了解不同类型的卖出和买进，并且要对希腊字母代表的系数有合理的了解（主要是Theta系数、Alpha系数和Beta系数）。

    此外，大多数基金都会发布与风险和概率标准偏差有关的绩效。

    上述信息适合对冲基金的所有职位，所以属于基础知识。下面是针对具体职位的一些问题。

    一般而言可以分成以下几类职务，求职者适合哪个职务，主要取决于以往的工作经验和/或学位（若申请实习岗位）：

    销售：该岗位主要是为尚未“封闭”的基金募集额外资产。做好准备，好好谈谈建立人际关系的策略、CRM（客户关系管理）软件和你的高尔夫水平吧。

    分析师：属于投资组合经理的支持岗位，通常全身心地致力于对一个市场、票据或衍生品的研究。你应该对相关研究领域有透彻了解。

    交易员/投资组合经理：该岗位以过往绩效为导向。以往的成绩最有发言权，你必须能够明确自己在资产增值方面的角色。上文提到的分析师可以通过推荐帮助你展示以往的业绩。

    后勤办公室：在基金公司中，此岗位的面试与一般行业的面试最为接近，往往会考察求职者在压力下的表现。总之，无论在什么情况下，都要保持冷静，展现自己的智慧和兴奋之情。

    有激情的求职者总是很受欢迎。（财富中文网）

    翻译：刘进龙/汪皓

    Answer by Jose Torres, I work at a large hedge fund

    Every fund has their own culture and this is probably reflected in the interview process via unique/strange questions, but generally speaking the best way to prepare for hedge fund interviews is to have a few reasonably unique (i.e., not Apple or Microsoft or some mega cap) long and short ideas.

    You should have both long and short ideas. Longs are somewhat ‘dime a dozen’ so having a well-crafted, interesting short pitch can go a long way toward distinguishing your candidacy.

    I’d also recommend more than one long and short, since you never know when the interviewer will ding an idea right out of the gate with some version of, “I’ve already heard that 10 times this week. How about something else?”

    Answer by Marianne Wai-Ying O, investment management

    I would like to add that be prepared to show a report you have written on an investment idea or case study on an industry. Effective and succinct communication is really important as portfolio managers and chief investment officers only have very limited time to understand your story.

    Share your idea about risk control or hedging either for your own investment idea or in general for the portfolio is a great idea too.

    Be very good with Excel (with macro) spreadsheets and hopefully statistics too!

    Answer by Nicholas Chavez, predictive analytics & hedge funds

    Well, the most important things for you to find out between now and the interview are the following:

    1. What is the fund’s strategy? (Quant, Long/Short, Global Macro, etc …)

    2. Which instruments are traded to implement fund strategy?

    3. What was their return last year net of fees.

    If you know these three things, you will be prepared to begin to prepare for your interview.

    Then you need to review the mechanics of #2. If they are derivative/option based, then you had darn well better understand the different types of outs and calls as well as have some reasonable understanding of the Greeks (focus on Theta, Alpha and Beta).

    Also, most funds of size will have released their performance related to standard deviation of risk and probability.

    The above information is for any job at a hedge fund, so its foundational knowledge. Now realize that there will be questions that are position specific.

    Generally, these fall into the following categories and which you fall into will be initially derived from your past work experience and/or your degree if you are interviewing for an internship:

    Sales: These positions focus upon gathering additional assets for a fund that is not yet “closed.” Be prepared to talk about relationship building strategies, CRM software and your golf handicap.

    Analyst: These are support positions for portfolio managers that generally are 100% focused on research of a market, instrument or derivative. You should know the underlying research area cold.

    Trader/Portfolio Manager: This position is past performance driven. Track record speaks loudest here, and you must be able to identify your role in the asset appreciation. Former analysts can present track record via recommendations.

    Back office: This is most like interviewing for a job in industry, though they will examine your ability to perform under pressure. In all cases, remain calm while showing intelligence and excitement.

    Enthusiasm is always welcomed.