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Hedge Funds Battle for Human Capital

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5 months ago

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(HedgeCo.Net) In 2025 and into 2026, hedge funds are confronting an intensifying hiring battle. With market performance rebounds and expanded strategy scopes, employee demand — especially among elite traders, data scientists, and portfolio architects — now outstrips supply.

Employees Hold the Upper Hand

Unlike past cycles where labor markets tightened around firms, 2026 is shaping up as an employee-centric era:

High Compensation & Mobility: Traders and technologists command compet...

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