The Wall Street Skinny
The Wall Street Skinny
Kristen and Jen
19. Private Equity vs. Hedge Funds: What it Takes to Land the Most Lucrative Finance Careers
1 hour 7 minutes Posted Jul 29, 2023 at 11:00 am.
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Two of the most high profile exit opportunities from the sell side are Private Equity and Hedge Funds.  In today's uber-competitive environment, recruiting for some of these exits starts BEFORE you've even begun your career on the sell side.  We discuss why these jobs are so competitive and attractive to many young people entering world of finance.  What really is the difference between them?  Is one more lucrative than the other?  And, most importantly, WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU....if either???


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