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newbie73
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Take Job With New Fund or Wait Til Next Year?

November 7th, 2010, 1:24 pm

How is the job market looking for 2011? I am about to get an offer with a new fund, though I am a bit nervous given the fund's relatively small size at launch (about $75mm, looking to get to 300-400mm by end of first year). Also, I'd be starting in a new area for me, which would be equities. My role would be as an analyst, looking for systematic trading opportunities in equity volatility. My background previously has been fixed income derivatives, primarily analytics though some trading analysis as well.Just wondering if I'd be taking a job too soon when more will be offered just around the corner. What are your thoughts?