Portfolio managers are parasites on the pay of the hedge fund industry, says this analyst. : The year is nearly over. If you work in finance, this is a special time. It's when we can look back and think about lessons learned, be thankful for our families and co-workers. A time to... hahaha, Just kidding. Bonus time is coming! This is when we find out if we’re buying a Corolla or a Ferrari. If we can afford to move on to our third wife. If you work on the buy-side, compensation is all about the team.