Career Scenarios

Compare paths: “What if I stay 2 more years?” vs “What if I launch the fund now?”

Active Scenarios

Stay at JPMAM + Build Track Record

Remain VP, negotiate internal PM seat, build 2-year auditable track record while moonlighting fund prep.

Timeline

30 months

Projected comp

$380K

Fund readiness

65/100

Trajectory impact

+8 pts

Lower risk. JPMAM brand carries weight. Timeline is longer but fund thesis matures.

active

Move to Citadel PM Seat

Accept PM seat. Highest comp, fastest track record. Fund launch credibility maximized.

Timeline

18 months

Projected comp

$800K

Fund readiness

82/100

Trajectory impact

+18 pts

Fastest path to fund launch. High risk (Citadel churn). Comp funds personal runway.

active

Draft Scenarios

Launch Fund Now

Leave immediately. RIA formation, seed capital from personal savings + friends & family.

Timeline

3 months

Projected comp

$0

Fund readiness

35/100

Trajectory impact

-15 pts

Too early. Track record is insufficient. Regulatory knowledge gap is real. Burn rate is unsustainable.

draft

How Scenario Modeling Works

Each scenario estimates how a career move would shift your TRAJECTORY score. The model considers:

  • Comp trajectory — how the move changes your compensation growth rate
  • Fund alignment — does this move get you closer to or further from launch?
  • Timeline impact — how many months does this add or remove?
  • Optionality — does this open or close future paths?

Every suggestion is tied to a TRAJECTORY factor. No generic career advice.