
Edward Chen
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Break into PE with Ex-Bain Capital Investor | 14+ Years Experience
Studied at Harvard Business School
Worked at Millennium
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Edward’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Edward has helped clients get into these companies:
I’m an investor with 14 years of experience across private equity and hedge funds, including 4 years at Bain Capital and 10 years in long/short equity roles at Citadel, Millennium, Balyasny, and Verition. Throughout my career, I’ve mentored junior investors, supported hiring processes, and seen firsthand how top buy-side teams evaluate talent, giving me a clear understanding of what it takes to stand out in private equity and hedge fund recruiting. I hold an MBA from Harvard Business School and an A.B. from Harvard University. Having navigated the admissions process myself and served as an alumni interviewer, I provide insights and strategies to help candidates craft compelling applications to top programs. I’m passionate about helping candidates break into hedge funds, private equity, and elite MBA and undergraduate programs. Drawing on my experience and insider perspective, I help candidates understand the industry, position themselves effectively, and prepare for interviews and applications with confidence. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career or academic journey, I’d be glad to help you prepare, strategize, and stand out in highly competitive processes.
Edward can help with:
Technical Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Behavioral Interview Prep
Investment Evaluation
General Exploration
Skill Building
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Private Equity Strategy
LinkedIn Review
Resume Review
Edward also coaches for Hedge Fund, MBA, and College. View all.
Work Experience

Portfolio Manager
Millennium
April 2024 - February 2025
Fundamental Equity Long/Short Investing
Portfolio Manager
Verition Fund Management
August 2021 - November 2023
Hiring Manager
Fundamental Equity Long/Short Investing
Senior Analyst
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
February 2019 - August 2021
Hiring Manager
Fundamental Equity Long/Short Investing
Senior Associate
Citadel
June 2015 - August 2018
Citadel Global Equities - Fundamental Equity Long/Short Market Neutral Investing

Private Equity - Associate
Bain Capital
June 2011 - June 2013
Evaluated investments for flagship North America private equity fund

Private Equity Analyst
Bain Capital
July 2009 - June 2011
Evaluated investments for flagship North America private equity fund
Edward was also given offers to work at
ExodusPoint Capital Management

McKinsey & Company

Bain & Company
Walleye Capital

Goldman Sachs
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2013 - 2015

Harvard University
A.B., Economics, Psychology with Honors
2005 - 2009
Alumni interviewer in New York, NY from 2009-2013: Interviewed undergraduate candidates and submitted interview reports / opinions to the admissions committee.
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Overall Rating
5.0
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