Regal Funds Management
Sydney
Regal Funds Management is a small firm (typically 10–50 staff) hedge fund based in Sydney. Firms like this typically provide long/short equity strategies, global macro, event-driven investing, or alternative asset management, typically with significant capital under management, serving sophisticated institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals seeking absolute returns uncorrelated with traditional markets. Investment teams are small and research-intensive. Analysts spend most of their time on company research, financial modelling, thesis development, and portfolio monitoring. Debate and challenge of ideas is core to the culture. Hedge fund internships are scarce and almost never advertised. Most interns are sourced through university investment societies or direct cold outreach. You'll typically work on a live investment thesis — expect to present to the team.
How this firm is structured
Hedge funds use a wide range of strategies — long/short equity, macro, event-driven — and typically hire students with strong investment analysis skills, financial modelling, and a demonstrated passion for markets.
Portfolio Manager / CIO
Runs capital allocation, strategy, and investor relations
Senior Analyst
Leads research on a sector or strategy; often 4–7 years experience
Analyst
Core investment research, financial modelling, and idea generation
Junior Analyst
Entry-level; strong modelling and sector research required
Intern / Research Intern← you
You — typically 10–12 weeks; expect live research tasks and an investment pitch.
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