Not being trader doesn't mean you can't work for a hedge fund. : Want to enjoy the gravitas of working at a hedge fund but don’t have any experience trading or building complex algorithms? There are still a few options, some more off-the-wall than others. We did a deep dive through the career sites of some of the world’s biggest hedge funds to find out what they’re currently looking for, other than investing talent. Driven by its mantra of “radical transparency,” Bridgewater Associates is well known for its unique workplace culture.