Global Equity Research Analyst – Quant & Portfolio Strategy

HVQ Holding LLC

Doha

On-site

QAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HVQ Holding LLC in Doha, Qatar, seeks a Public Markets Research Analyst to lead research and idea generation across US and global equities for a private family office’s public markets allocation. The role blends fundamental equity research with quantitative methods, requiring knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds, and hedge funds, plus the ability to present concise investment notes to the principal.

Three+ years in equity research or quantitative investing, CFA preferred, and strong modeling and data

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (Masters Degree is a plus)
CFA Charter (or substantial progress, e.g. Level II/III passed) strongly preferred
Minimum 3+ years’ relevant experience in equity research, portfolio management, or a quantitative/systematic investing role; hedge fund, asset manager, or institutional equities research background is a strong plus
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
Working knowledge of the fund ecosystem — mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds — including basic manager/fund due diligence
Product knowledge of structured notes / structured products — e.g. FCNs, Phoenix autocallables, step-down notes, accumulators/decumulators — including payoff mechanics, risk profile, and suitability assessment
Exposure to quantitative/systematic investing concepts: factor models, backtesting, portfolio optimization
Advanced Excel; familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Fact Set, or similar platforms
Excellent written and verbal English communication

Responsibilities

Conduct fundamental and quantitative research on US and global equities; maintain a coverage list / idea pipeline
Build and maintain financial models — DCF, comparables, scenario/sensitivity analysis — for individual securities and sectors
Apply quantitative techniques (factor screening, backtesting, mean-variance/portfolio optimization) to support security selection and portfolio construction
Track and evaluate third-party fund vehicles (ETFs, mutual funds, hedge funds) relevant to the family office’s public markets exposure, including basic manager due diligence
Monitor macro developments, sector rotation, and thematic trends in global equities and translate them into actionable views
Prepare concise investment notes, research memos, and recommendations for the principal
Monitor portfolio performance, attribution, and risk metrics against relevant benchmarks
Use data platforms for data gathering, screening, and analysis
Present findings clearly, adapting depth and complexity to a non-analyst principal audience