A manager of a hedge fund startup is required to have an in-depth knowledge of the financial markets and on the manner in which a hedge fund can perform various investment activities and transactions on a certain market. A hedge fund manager should also know the types of assets in which the fund can invest and should be able to prioritize these assets based on their return on investment. Depending on the jurisdiction in which the hedge fund is set up, the manager will be required to have a specific type of diploma that will attest his or her abilities in the field, but, as a general rule, it is necessary to have expertise in the field of finance and other related fields. 
 

In order to become the manager of a hedge fund startup the minimum requirement is to have a bachelor degree in a field that is related to the investment fund environment. This could mean that a hedge fund manager may have completed finance or accounting studies, economics or business administration. 
 

Furthermore, it is highly recommended to complete master’s studies, which will provide further specialization in this sector of activity. However, fund managers may not have master’s studies to apply for this function, but additional studies can increase the level of trust in the abilities of the respective person. 

The following video offers a short presentation on how to become a manager of a hedge fund startup:

 

Also, those who want to operate on the investment market may also enroll in additional studies that can offer other certificates for matters such as:
 

• financial instruments;

• foreign exchange trading. 

Our partners can also help you set up a segregated portfolio company in the Caymans. This is a special business form that is regulated by both the Company Act and special investment regulations, which makes it quite flexible for those who want to create investment funds in this jurisdiction.
 

Besides the minimum studies requirements, a hedge fund manager may apply for this job once he or she has a minimum experience in the field, estimated at 3 to 5 years of activity in the field of accounting or business management. 
 

Also, the manager should be licensed by the local financial institution in the country in which the hedge fund in set up, as the investors interested in how to start a hedge fund will be required to appoint only those who can meet these requirements. 
 

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