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Risk Premia Talent

Our Role

HW Anderson is a leading global executive search firm specializing in buy side financial markets. With offices in New York, the UK, and the EU, we provide high-quality recruitment services to hedge funds, asset managers, and trading organizations worldwide. Our firm has a proven track record in risk premia recruitment, and we are proud to have placed high performing professionals in the industry. At HW Anderson, we offer a range of services to our clients, including retained search, team lift outs, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence. Our team of experienced recruiters is dedicated to finding the best talent in the industry, and we have a thorough understanding of the skills, experience, and personality traits needed for success in buy side financial markets.

We are committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, and we work closely with them to understand their unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to provide tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each client and help them achieve their business objectives. Over the years, we have established a reputation for excellence in risk premia recruitment, and our clients trust us to find the best talent in the industry. Our firm has a strong network of candidates, and we leverage our extensive industry knowledge and expertise to provide our clients with a competitive edge. With our comprehensive approach to recruitment, we are confident in our ability to deliver results for our clients.

Executive Headhunters for Hedge Funds

Investment Team Focus

Functional Coverage

At HW Anderson, we specialize in risk premia recruitment, placing top-tier professionals in the buy side financial markets. We have a proven track record of success in recruiting for a range of functions, including Portfolio Managers, Traders, Quantitative Researchers, and Analysts, all with a focus on risk premia. Our team of experienced recruiters is dedicated to finding the best talent for each role, and we have a thorough understanding of the skills and experience required for success in each function. We work closely with our clients to identify the specific skills needed for success in risk premia, and we are committed to finding the right fit for each role.

Here are some of the key functions that we place in risk premia recruitment:

Roles

  • Portfolio Managers: We specialize in recruiting Portfolio Managers with a proven track record of success in managing investment portfolios for hedge funds, asset managers, and trading organizations. Our focus on risk premia means that we have a deep understanding of the specific skills and experience needed for success in this area.
  • Traders: Our team has extensive experience in recruiting Traders for a range of buy side financial organizations. We understand the importance of finding traders with the right combination of analytical skills, market knowledge, and risk management expertise needed to succeed in risk premia trading.
  • Quantitative Researchers: We specialize in recruiting Quantitative Researchers with a deep understanding of mathematical and statistical models used in financial markets, specifically those related to risk premia. We have a strong network of candidates with advanced degrees in fields such as mathematics, physics, and engineering, and we are dedicated to finding the best talent in the industry.
  • Analysts: Our team has a track record of success in recruiting Analysts for a range of buy side financial organizations, specifically those with a focus on risk premia. We understand the importance of finding analysts with a strong analytical background, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills needed to succeed in today’s complex financial markets.

Global Strategic Relationships

Our Clients

At HW Anderson, we are a global executive search firm with offices in New York, the UK, and the EU. Our extensive geographic coverage allows us to provide risk premia recruitment services to clients across the world. We understand that the financial industry is global, with major financial hubs located across the world. Our team has extensive experience in recruiting for risk premia positions in these major financial centers, including New York, London, Hong Kong, Chicago, among others. We also understand that the best talent is not always located in these major financial hubs. With our global reach and extensive network, we are able to identify and attract top talent from around the world, including those with experience in risk premia. Our geographic coverage in risk premia recruitment allows us to provide our clients with access to the best talent from around the world, and we are committed to helping our clients build the strongest teams possible.

FIRM TYPES

Broad Relationships

At HW Anderson, we specialize in risk premia recruitment and work with a range of buy side financial organizations, including hedge funds, asset managers, and trading organizations. Our focus on risk premia means that we have a deep understanding of the specific skills and experience needed for success in this area, and we are committed to finding the best talent for each role. Here are some of the types of firms we work with in risk premia recruitment:

HEDGE FUNDS

We have a strong track record of success in recruiting for risk premia positions in hedge funds, including those specializing in quantitative trading, multi-strategy, and systematic trading. Our team has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in risk premia trading, and we are dedicated to finding the best talent for each role.

ASSET MANAGERS

Asset managers: Our team has extensive experience in recruiting for risk premia positions in asset management firms, including those focused on factor investing, smart beta, and alternative risk premia. We understand the importance of finding the right talent to manage investment portfolios in these specialized areas, and we are committed to delivering results for our clients.

TRADING ORGANIZATIONS

We specialize in recruiting for risk premia positions in trading organizations, including those specializing in high-frequency trading, options trading, and fixed income trading. Our team has a deep understanding of the specific skills and experience needed for success in these areas, and we are committed to finding the best talent for each role.

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Team

Our People

Within the hyper-competitive and tight-knit trading and investment community our growth as a firm since inception has been exponential and truly organic. Every specialist HW Anderson consultant has been trained in-house and from-scratch. This ensures our methodology is original and consistent and that our culture is unique. Thanks to this growth we are positioned as a leader in Trans-Atlantic front office search. With three established offices, in the USA, UK and EU, our talented team is uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful value for our clients into the future.

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