Tip: Hedge Fund Bridgewater Expanding
With a little assistance from the state of Connecticut, hedge fund Bridgewater Associates is moving to a new location in Stamford, where the 1,200-person firm plans to almost double its staff over the next decade on the back of a $25 million "forgivable" 10-year loan and other state perks. No word yet as to the type of positions that will be created, other than that they will be "high level" roles.
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Tip: Go East, Old Man
With job opportunities at a premium in Europe and North America, many senior banking execs are finding success in the Middle East, where investment banks are stepping up their recruiting efforts.
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Tip: Luck of the Irish
Tapped to help manage Bank of Scotland's Irish loan book, debt management company Certus plans to hire 45 additional finance workers, including 30 experienced collections and banking experts as well as 15 fresh graduates.
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