Comments on: Sovereign Wealth Funds: The Full Guide to the Industry, Recruiting, Careers, and Exits

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:44:11 +0000

In reply to SWFgirl. Thanks for adding all that. I would love to be a Director at one of these SWFs, but then I think about living in the Middle East and realize there's a reason for that pay/work ratio...

By: SWFgirl

SWFgirl — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:38:08 +0000

Your blog is the best Brian! I work for a Middle East SWF and this article is an excellent representation. I can confirm that the pay-to-hours-worked ratio is excellent. On the private side, the Directors make about $1mm+ and work 10-6, 5 days a week. There also is a paternalistic/welfare-state culture that is against cutting people.

Having interviewed with CPP, they are definitely on the high end of pay for large pensions/quasi sovereigns. Cannot think of a more stable job in the industry.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:01:34 +0000

In reply to Jason. Thanks! Glad to hear it.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:51:28 +0000

Thanks Brian – again another fantastic article that hits all the key points perfectly. I’ve been reading your content for many years now and it’s night and day above anything else out there on the internet. I’ve also been a happy customer of your modelling courses back in my early analyst days!

This article is very timely and I feel as though there is heightened interest in SWFs, particularly PIF given what they are doing on the global sporting stage.

Thanks again! It’s much appreciated.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:01:04 +0000

In reply to Frank Chen. Thanks for confirming and adding that. Not sure it's a great idea to work at any CCP-owned firm...

By: Frank Chen

Frank Chen — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:39:12 +0000

Your guess is correct about the Chinese SWFs. Not only is it almost impossible for foreigners, but also very difficult for the plebeians to get hired. Good luck unless you come from a wealthy family with business connections or are the child of some CCP official.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:59:56 +0000

In reply to Threadneedles. Thanks, corrected (this was a typo / from an earlier version).

By: Threadneedles

Threadneedles — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:50:06 +0000

In reply to TL. CPPIB is not based in Alberta. I think you have confused it with AIMCo.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:45:47 +0000

In reply to TL. Thanks!

By: TL

TL — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:01:43 +0000

Very different than what I thought/expected. Thanks for sharing. Always learn a lot from your article.