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. Managers want and need talent in every function and at every level that embraces and understands digital technology.