Have you ever read (or maybe even written) an advert that starts something like "We are looking for a quant strategist with excellent communications skills”?
Head-hunters. We can’t escape our sometimes poor reputation, but in truth, we’re not all bad. In this article, we give our advice on how you can best collaborate with your head-hunter, what you need to think about before contacting one and how you can manage the process effectively to get the job you truly belong in.
First, the tragic story of a quant who’s failure to prepare meant losing their once-in-a-lifetime chance working at a top-performing Hedge Fund.