Wanted: The Next Bud Fox

A recent help wanted ad posted by Chapman Capital's founder Robert Chapman sheds some light on this gentleman's methods and tactics. Yes, he's rude, abrasive and obnoxious but he's also fairly brilliant.
-CrankyHedgeFundMan


Activist Hedge Fund Research, Writers/Editors, & Traders
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reply to: mako@chapcap.comDate: 2006-12-16, 9:17AM EST *** ======================== CAREER TRACK POSITIONS ======================== Hedge Fund Investment Advisor (http://www.takeovers.com/; Login: defcon1; PW: defcon1) seeks highly motivated, Type-A employees for both full time and internship positions in research/analysis, equity/option/debt trading, accounting, and programming/website design. Both entry level (recent college graduate) and experienced (with another hedge fund or investment banking firm) positions are available. Compensation level is competitive both in salary and incentive bonus. Hours can be exceptionally long and intense, with some requiring 5:00 a.m. PST (8:00 a.m. EST/Wall Street) starting times, though the work day can conclude at 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. PST, allowing for opportunity to enjoy S. California afternoons.
*** Activist 13D Letter Writer/Editor: write original and edit/proofread activist 13D correspondences from Chapman Capital to Fortune 1000 CEOs and Boards of Directors. Writers/editors must have articulate and witty approach to written communication. Compensation level is ultra-competitive.
Hedge Fund Private Investigator: conduct both clandestine and covert intelligence operations to track movements of public company executives (e.g., Enron types) to gain deep intel of how their behavior and actions may be affecting the company's Wall Street performance. Qualifications include any applicable state license(s) to conduct electronic/manned surveillance, resume of successful case records, and comfort with rigorous travel itineraries. Compensation level is ultra-competitive.
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