Hedge Fund Relationship Managers

You can learn more about prime brokerages by visiting the Web sites of major investment banks, including:

• Goldman Sachs: https://www.goldmansachs.com/what-we-do/ficc-and-equities/prime-services
• Morgan Stanley: https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/sales-and-trading

You should also join groups such as the Hedge Fund Administration & Prime Brokerage Group on LinkedIn to learn more about best practices and trends in the industry. LinkedIn is also a good place to connect with people already working at prime brokerages. Perhaps one or two relationship managers would be interested in participating in an information interview with you about their careers. One of these contacts may lead to your first job in the industry. Here are some questions to ask during information interviews: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field?