Hedge Fund Analyst - Financials Coverage

Long Ridge Partners; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London seeks an Investment Analyst focused on financial stocks. The role involves rigorous research, asset valuation, and market analysis. Candidates must have 2-6 years of experience in equity research or investment banking, strong quantitative skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape investment strategies within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of work experience in equity research, investment banking, or at a hedge fund.
• Financials experience is a must.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous fundamental analysis on publicly traded companies.
• Develop comprehensive valuation models for financial stocks.
• Identify compelling investment opportunities in the financials sector.

Skills

Financial analysis

Corporate level modelling

Research and due diligence

Quantitative aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Mathematics

Job description

Job description

Our client is a $16bn global multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund with a track record spanning over 20 years. They are looking for an Investment Analyst to join the only Financials Team at the fund.

Responsibilities

As a Public Equity Investment Analyst with a specialized focus on financials stocks, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the investment strategy and driving performance in this sector. Leveraging your expertise in financials markets and equities, you will contribute to portfolio management decisions and assist in generating alpha for clients.

Responsibilities include:

· In-Depth Research: Conduct rigorous fundamental analysis on publicly traded consumer companies, evaluating financial statements, market trends, and competitive positioning.

· Asset Valuation: Develop comprehensive valuation models to assess the intrinsic value of industrial stocks, utilizing various valuation methodologies, including DCF, comparable analysis, and NAV.

· Market Analysis: Stay up-to-date with macroeconomic trends, interest rates, and industry developments that could impact industrial stocks, providing insights to the investment team.

· Idea Generation: Identify compelling investment opportunities within the financials sector, producing well-reasoned and data-driven investment theses.

Qualifications

· 2-6 years of work experience in equity research, investment banking or at a hedge fund

· Financials experience is a must

· Proficient in corporate level modelling

· Excellent academic credentials, Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably within a finance, economics or mathematics discipline

· Experience in conducting research and due diligence, and producing “client ready” investment materials

· Strong quantitative aptitude with a high attention to detail