is that possible?
Math phd in global macro hedge fund
-
I mean what roles could one get with a math phd in global macro (if any)?
You can start as a pricing quant. It’s about getting an interview. For entry level quants specific background doesn’t matter as much as intellectual maturity and hustle
thanks, supposing I could get in, would I be able to transition to a more discretionary role a few years down the road?
-
I mean what roles could one get with a math phd in global macro (if any)?
You can start as a pricing quant. It’s about getting an interview. For entry level quants specific background doesn’t matter as much as intellectual maturity and hustle
thanks, supposing I could get in, would I be able to transition to a more discretionary role a few years down the road?
It’s a very in-demand role, and some teams have are more fluid wrto personnel than others. Generally this happens via impressing some senior colleague and making them push for your transition.
-
I mean what roles could one get with a math phd in global macro (if any)?
You can start as a pricing quant. It’s about getting an interview. For entry level quants specific background doesn’t matter as much as intellectual maturity and hustle
thanks, supposing I could get in, would I be able to transition to a more discretionary role a few years down the road?
It depends. Are you of Chinese ethnicity?