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by trtjj

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I'm considering applying for a job at a Hedge Fund. I was the IT department head at a small pharma company and now a small company. I've done multiple build outs and have implemented the latest technolgy such as SAN storage, Unified IP messaging and Converged AV systems. I've also done some compliance work for pharma companies. Besides the usual Enterprise Applications (email, sharepoint, HR, etc), what applications and systems would be necessary in a Hedge Fund environment? Is there any unknowns based on my experience stated here?

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by big ole jack

Don't forget that a Hedge Fund trading firm is linked to securities exchanges, so the SEC will impose strict monitoring and compliance rules on all emails and instant message communications. Also, you'll need to quickly familiarize yourself with market data applications and multicast data feeds from the stock exchanges. Working for or in the financial services industry is very different from pharmaceutical industry because there are many more IRS, SEC, privacy, and other rules you will have to adhere to and implement systems to comply with those rules. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

by tech

Your post is about a year ago. Can you tell me how your search has gone? Have you honed in on the differences that "Financial Technology Support" person has over the non-financial tech. You made a good point and I believe that most recruiters will over look you, no matter how good you are or how much a proven track record you have if you lack supporting that industry and environment. Your research would be great to share.

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