This type has a lot of Portfolio Managers running independent funds.

All the involved managers are entrusted with the task of implementing various strategies and in the end, a specific fee is paid to the 'platform'. SAC and Citadel are well-known examples of multi-manager platforms.

There are strict limitations on risk; there is extensive leverage use, and more capital is poured to the best performing funds and the underperformers are terminated.

Working at a multi-manager hedge fund is fraught with pressure, which is not always competitive. A significant advantage here is that since the platform takes care of the administrative part, the PMs and the analysts can focus on the investment, singularly.

The pay depends on the platform and its relation with the PM, and the relation between PM and the analyst.