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Re: INSEAD vs Yale SOM: Decide my fate!
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27 Dec 2012, 01:55
27 Dec 2012, 01:55
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Kudos
Ok, it’s time to drop some knowledge regarding investment management at Yale SOM. I’ll start with my experience so far. I worked in private wealth management and completed the CFA exams, before coming to Yale SOM. Shortly after starting school, I got an internship with a $1 billion hedge fund that invests in real assets, both tangible and intangible. I work there when I can during the week (usually on Fridays). There is a 2nd year student that does the same thing on Fridays for a hedge fund in NYC. I know that there were 2nd year students that had summer internships last year across the investment management spectrum (long-short, global macro, endowments, socially responsible investing, private wealth management, investment consulting) so making the transition is definitely possible.
There are far more CFA charterholders in my class than I would have expected coming in, so incoming students at Yale SOM that are interested in investment management are unlikely to feel like they are completely on their own. I can think of people in my class that worked for KKR, Och-Ziff, Bridgewater, and McKinsey’s internal investment management group.
So far this year, I’ve seen job posts on our career website from a few hedge funds and then firms like Wellington, PIMCO, and Princeton’s endowment (side note: the CEO of Harvard’s endowment is a Yale SOM alum). Besides these posts, the investment management job search does tend to be self-directed, but it’s something that can be done. I’ve seemingly restricted my options considerably by targeting investment managers in Southern California. However, the reality is that there are plenty of investment managers in almost any metropolitan area.
So after all that, I’d just say the following: relax, come to Yale SOM, and PM me if you have any questions about investment management recruiting here.
There are far more CFA charterholders in my class than I would have expected coming in, so incoming students at Yale SOM that are interested in investment management are unlikely to feel like they are completely on their own. I can think of people in my class that worked for KKR, Och-Ziff, Bridgewater, and McKinsey’s internal investment management group.
So far this year, I’ve seen job posts on our career website from a few hedge funds and then firms like Wellington, PIMCO, and Princeton’s endowment (side note: the CEO of Harvard’s endowment is a Yale SOM alum). Besides these posts, the investment management job search does tend to be self-directed, but it’s something that can be done. I’ve seemingly restricted my options considerably by targeting investment managers in Southern California. However, the reality is that there are plenty of investment managers in almost any metropolitan area.
So after all that, I’d just say the following: relax, come to Yale SOM, and PM me if you have any questions about investment management recruiting here.
Re: INSEAD vs Yale SOM: Decide my fate!
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08 Jan 2013, 15:35
08 Jan 2013, 15:35
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Kudos
Sorry to bring up this topic again.
My "first world problem" seems to be have gotten a bit more muddled! I had settled on matriculating at Yale, however, have also been offered admission at Duke, which I loved as well.
Both Yale and Duke seem like great fits - I felt positive vibes from both places.
Are they both a wash? Would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!
My "first world problem" seems to be have gotten a bit more muddled! I had settled on matriculating at Yale, however, have also been offered admission at Duke, which I loved as well.
Both Yale and Duke seem like great fits - I felt positive vibes from both places.
Are they both a wash? Would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!
Re: INSEAD vs Yale SOM: Decide my fate!
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08 Jan 2013, 15:43
08 Jan 2013, 15:43
rtunnell wrote:
Ok, it’s time to drop some knowledge regarding investment management at Yale SOM. I’ll start with my experience so far. I worked in private wealth management and completed the CFA exams, before coming to Yale SOM. Shortly after starting school, I got an internship with a $1 billion hedge fund that invests in real assets, both tangible and intangible. I work there when I can during the week (usually on Fridays). There is a 2nd year student that does the same thing on Fridays for a hedge fund in NYC. I know that there were 2nd year students that had summer internships last year across the investment management spectrum (long-short, global macro, endowments, socially responsible investing, private wealth management, investment consulting) so making the transition is definitely possible.
There are far more CFA charterholders in my class than I would have expected coming in, so incoming students at Yale SOM that are interested in investment management are unlikely to feel like they are completely on their own. I can think of people in my class that worked for KKR, Och-Ziff, Bridgewater, and McKinsey’s internal investment management group.
So far this year, I’ve seen job posts on our career website from a few hedge funds and then firms like Wellington, PIMCO, and Princeton’s endowment (side note: the CEO of Harvard’s endowment is a Yale SOM alum). Besides these posts, the investment management job search does tend to be self-directed, but it’s something that can be done. I’ve seemingly restricted my options considerably by targeting investment managers in Southern California. However, the reality is that there are plenty of investment managers in almost any metropolitan area.
So after all that, I’d just say the following: relax, come to Yale SOM, and PM me if you have any questions about investment management recruiting here.
There are far more CFA charterholders in my class than I would have expected coming in, so incoming students at Yale SOM that are interested in investment management are unlikely to feel like they are completely on their own. I can think of people in my class that worked for KKR, Och-Ziff, Bridgewater, and McKinsey’s internal investment management group.
So far this year, I’ve seen job posts on our career website from a few hedge funds and then firms like Wellington, PIMCO, and Princeton’s endowment (side note: the CEO of Harvard’s endowment is a Yale SOM alum). Besides these posts, the investment management job search does tend to be self-directed, but it’s something that can be done. I’ve seemingly restricted my options considerably by targeting investment managers in Southern California. However, the reality is that there are plenty of investment managers in almost any metropolitan area.
So after all that, I’d just say the following: relax, come to Yale SOM, and PM me if you have any questions about investment management recruiting here.
I'm not doubting anything you're saying. And I'm sure those companies do post jobs on the board. But how many students do they interview? How many actually get offers? I had seriously thought about applying to Yale SOM this year; it's a great school with a fantastic curriculum and culture. The reason I decided against it was that it seems too risky given that it's still a "rising" school with a relatively small alumni network. I just could not take chances on a school platform that is not yet firmly entrenched, given the opportunity costs of an MBA program.
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