Great hedge fund to get my feet wet in Capital Markets exposure - Associate FORT L.P. Employee Review

4.0
8 Dec 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Great work-life balance. Flexible hours if you're not on the Trade Desk. You are your own manager. Very entrepreneurial environment, especially for a hedge fund. The senior management, also known as the fund managers, encourage learning inside and outside the office. Willing to pay 100% for grad school in economics, computer science, or finance. Opportunities abound for technological and financial understanding of the capital markets.

Cons

Lack of overall management. Almost too "flat". Little if no chance for career development in this systematic trading fund because there are no levels to advance too. High employer turn-over due to lack of proper business planning. Employees without guaranteed bonuses are underpaid in terms of end of the year bonuses compared to most hedge funds.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
3 Nov 2015
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Pros

I like the employee-friendly, flexible work culture at FORT. We are always encouraged to learn new things, to take initiative in new projects and are given constructive feedback from time to time. In my case, the short commute also makes this a great job, giving me ample time to care for my family.

Cons

We are in the midst of a growth period and hence many processes are being redefined or restructured. This will make operations smoother in the long run.

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