# @finance.thomas on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-07-19T10:55:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Thomas  HIGADERE (@finance.thomas) — https://gondola.cc/finance.thomas

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1. Goldman Sachs : Investment Bank
The gold standard in investment banking and trading.
GS alumni run hedge funds, governments, even central banks,the brand is that powerful.

2. Blackstone : Private Equity
The biggest PE firm in the world, managing $1T+ across buyouts, credit and infra.
Getting in is harder than HEC or Harvard but it opens every door in finance.

3. Citadel : Hedge Fund & Market Maker
The best of both worlds: fundamental investing + ultra-high-frequency trading.
Citadel Securities moves markets, while Citadel LLC dominates macro, credit and equities.

4. Bridgewater Associates : Hedge Fund
Founded by Ray Dalio, it’s the home of “radical transparency” and macro investing.
If you love global economics, psychology, and intense intellectual culture this is your arena

5. JPMorgan : Universal Bank
From M&A to FX trading, it’s the most complete machine in finance.
Jamie Dimon’s leadership, tech edge, and global scale make it a dream employer.

6. Renaissance Technologies : Quant Hedge Fund
Math, code, and pure alpha.
Only hires PhDs and their Medallion Fund is the most profitable in history (39% annual returns)

7. Rothschild & Co : Boutique Investment Bank
One of the most respected names in M&A advisory, especially in Europe.
Known for its relationship-driven approach, elite training, and work on landmark deals

Have I forgotten any ? 🤔 
Comment if you see one 

💬 Comment “Finance” if you’d like a deep dive on how to network your way into these places
(or how to build your CV if you’re not from a target school).
#financecareer #investmentbanking #hedgefundlife #blackstone #citadel gs financecontent hecparis quanttrader privateequity tradingfloor careertips

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