By Samer Ojjeh, Principal at EY – Technology continues to be a major driver of change within the hedge fund industry, with a marked effect on hiring practices. Managers are realising that to survive in today’s highly competitive and innovative environment, they need to look beyond the traditional talent pool of portfolio managers, analysts and quantitative or algorithmic fund managers that have built the foundation for decades. From risk management to regulatory reporting and trading and execution to cybersecurity and compliance, technology is playing an increasingly crucial role in the investment and asset management space.