Ask Me Anything : About Breaking Into Quant Finance & Hedge Funds

Hosted By Fiona T.

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Are you a seasoned professional and looking to transition to a Buy or Sell side firm? Are you a recent or upcoming grad looking to break into Quant Finance and Hedge Funds? Not sure how break into Quant? Are you exploring Quant Research, Quant Trading or Quant Development? Not sure you have the background or skills to break into this Industry? Wondering how candidates position themselves and are able to land roles in this highly competitive Industry? Bring your questions, and I’ll bring honest answers. Join me, Fiona, for an exclusive "Ask Me Anything" session where I'll address your burning questions about navigating this competitive field. With over a decade of experience in top-tier academic institutions like UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Stanford University, I've coached over 500 individuals in quant finance careers, achieving remarkable placement outcomes. I’ll answer as many of your questions as I can about all things Quant Finance, including: - What I’ve learned over years partnering with the heads of recruitment at firms such as Citadel, Point72, Cubist, GTS, Morgan Stanley, UBS, SocGen, Akuna, Optiver, Old Mission, BAM, Geneva Trading and more! - How to stand out as a candidate - How to get your resume and LinkedIn ready and noticed by your target firms on the Buy & Sell Side - Do you have the technical and soft skills to break into this highly competitive Industry This session is for you if: - You’re a currently trying to break into Quant Finance, Hedge Funds, the Sell side or the Buy side - You're pivoting from Finance, Tech or Strat-ups - You’re exploring a transition into Quant Finance - You find yourself thinking, there must be a better way to position myself Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills generally or improve in a specific area, you’ll leave this session with a clearer picture of what it takes to break into Quant Finance & Hedge Funds Come with a question, ask me to analyze your background or just listen in. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot in this invaluable session. I look forward to helping you take the next step in your quant finance journey!

Hosted By Fiona T.

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7 Reviews

Ex-Berkeley MFE Director | 500+ Coached in Quant Finance Careers

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Experience level: Executive

300+ people coached for Quantitative Finance

Fiona Taft is a highly experienced career and admissions coach for Master’s programs, with over a decade of demonstrated success in top-tier academic institutions such as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. At Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) Program, she has consistently achieved outstanding student placement outcomes (100% Internship placement and 95% placement by Graduation), designed and implemented strategic employer relations initiatives, and provided tailored coaching in quantitative finance career pathways, networking, and interview preparation. In her prior role at Stanford, she led executive education programs and coached high-level professionals through career transitions and academic admissions processes. Fiona’s extensive background in admissions strategy, career development programming, and industry engagement—combined with her strong analytical and communication skills—positions her as a trusted guide for aspiring graduate students navigating the competitive admissions and recruitment landscape.