Mid-career financial professionals considering making a change in the competitive world of asset management should set their sights on established funds. Start-ups don't want you. Not at that stage. "The newer the hedge fund firm," says efinancialcareers. "The less likely it will be looking to hire mid-career-stage professionals, as typically the co-founders bring over senior-ranking former colleagues and then prioritize junior hires. "New funds bring in senior-level people who have proven records of attracting clients and generating revenue as well as those to fill key operational roles critical to getting a fund up and running efficiently.