I left a hedgefund interview loop for this reason.
I finished the 7th on-site interview. After I left NYC and flew back home, they wanted a 8th ( phone screen ) interview because one the interviewers lost the results.
On the one hand, this space’s modus operandi is more data is always better.
On the other hand, they have to trade and make decisions in a fast paced environment with imperfect information.
funny same experience here. I interviewed for four months at a very select and under the radar fund. Once a week I would go in from 730 am to 9 am and speak with a member of the fund. I got all the way to the end, and in a bout of emotional torment, I turned the offer down. In hindsight, its one of the biggest regrets I have. Would have retired long ago
Why did you turn it down if I may ask? I’ve made the decision several times to go with lower paying offers because I ended up deciding there was more to life than just a paycheck.
I finished the 7th on-site interview. After I left NYC and flew back home, they wanted a 8th ( phone screen ) interview because one the interviewers lost the results.
On the one hand, this space’s modus operandi is more data is always better.
On the other hand, they have to trade and make decisions in a fast paced environment with imperfect information.