Work Environment
The workplace culture at hedge funds varies by the firm’s owner. Some have a relaxed, but professional, atmosphere, in which analysts can wear business-casual attire. Analysts at other firms may be required to dress and act more conservatively. This job can be stressful at times because tens of millions of dollars are at stake as a result of their recommendations.
A majority of hedge fund professionals work between 40 and 60 hours per week. Twenty percent of hedge fund professionals described their work/life balance as poor, or below average, according to the 2019 Hedge Fund Compensation Report from Benchmark Compensation, a financial data analytics firm.
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