🚀 From Credit Suisse in NYC to M&G Investments in London, Gautam Samarth has built an extraordinary career in finance. As a Hedge Fund Manager overseeing an AI-driven fund managing over $1 billion, Gautam shares his journey, insights, and advice in this in-depth episode of CareersTalks with Tamer.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:14 Pivotal Career Moments

04:49 Most challenging moments in your career

08:53 Role of a Fund Manager

11:56 Credit Suisse in NYC to M&G in London

14:32 What made you realize finance is the right career choice

16:44 Efficiency and pace: NYC vs. London

18:55 Compensation: NYC vs. London

20:35 Teams you interact with internally

25:00 Managing short-term vs. long-term changes and client pressure

29:57 Adapting your strategy to market volatility

32:44 One thing you would change about your investment strategy

35:33 How is tech changing your financial strategies?

41:03 How do you keep your team motivated?

45:35 How can young professionals set themselves apart?

48:14 What makes a good fund manager?

52:48 Learning resources and methodologies

56:05 How do you think the future of your industry is changing?

1:00:48 Expectations out of college vs. where you are now

1:03:39 Practical piece of advice