Research Associate - Hedge Funds (Manager Selection)

Michael Page International (UAE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Great benefits

Job summary

Michael Page International (UAE) is seeking a senior investment research professional to conduct in-depth hedge fund research and due diligence within a diverse investment platform. You will evaluate managers, analyze data, and generate insights to support investment decisions.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience, strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations. A CFA/CAIA or related qualifications would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in manager research, investment due diligence, hedge fund research, Fund of Funds investing, or manager selection and portfolio construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or CS; CFA/CAIA is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating hedge fund managers across a broad range of strategies and due diligence.
• Strong understanding of manager selection frameworks, fund analysis, portfolio construction, risk assessment and performance attribution.
• Experience with investment research platforms, analytical tools and large datasets.
• Ability to translate complex investment information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong Python or data analysis skills would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on hedge funds and liquid market strategies across multiple approaches.
• Apply structured research frameworks to evaluate investment managers’ advantages, processes, and teams.
• Analyse investment data, portfolio characteristics, performance drivers and risk exposures.
• Generate investment insights from fundamental, quantitative and alternative datasets.
• Contribute to improving manager evaluation frameworks with research-driven feedback.
• Partner with quantitative researchers and technology teams to refine tools and workflows.
• Support testing, validation and improvement of research methodologies.
• Translate insights into structured research outputs, memoranda and recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior stakeholders to inform decisions.
• Stay abreast of developments across hedge fund strategies and markets.

Skills

Manager research

Investment due diligence

Hedge fund research

Fund of Funds investing

Manager selection

Portfolio construction

Python / data analysis

Communication & presentation

Stakeholder management

Independent thinking

Data-driven approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science

CFA/CAIA or equivalent qualifications (advantageous)

Tools

Investment research platforms

Job description

• Growth opportunities
• Great benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a sophisticated global investment manager with a diversified investment platform and an analytical, research-driven culture. The organisation focuses on identifying high-quality investment opportunities through rigorous due diligence, market insight, and innovative technology, while fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Job Description

• Conduct in-depth research on hedge funds and liquid market strategies, including equity long/short, macro, credit, relative value, systematic and multi-strategy approaches.
• Apply structured research frameworks and analytical tools to evaluate investment managers' competitive advantages, investment processes, team quality and performance.
• Analyse investment data, portfolio characteristics, performance drivers, risk exposures and market trends to support manager selection and monitoring activities.
• Generate investment insights through the assessment of fundamental, quantitative and alternative datasets.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of manager evaluation frameworks by providing research-driven feedback and investment perspectives.
• Partner with quantitative researchers and technology teams to refine research tools, improve workflows and enhance the effectiveness of investment assessment processes.
• Support the testing, validation and continuous improvement of research methodologies and analytical frameworks.
• Translate qualitative and quantitative investment insights into structured research outputs, investment memoranda and recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior stakeholders, contributing to investment decision-making and portfolio discussions.
• Stay abreast of developments across hedge fund strategies, investment managers and broader financial markets.

The Successful Applicant

The candidate should have the following:

• 5-10 years of experience in manager research, investment due diligence, hedge fund research, Fund of Funds investing, or manager selection and portfolio construction, with a strong focus on hedge fund investments.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. CFA, CAIA or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating hedge fund managers across a broad range of strategies and conducting both qualitative and quantitative due diligence.
• Strong understanding of manager selection frameworks, fund analysis, portfolio construction, risk assessment and performance attribution.
• Experience working with investment research platforms, analytical tools and large datasets to support decision-making.
• Ability to assess and interpret complex investment information and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong Python or data analysis skills would be advantageous, although the role is primarily focused on research and investment analysis rather than software development.
• Experience working alongside quantitative research, data science or technology teams to improve research capabilities and investment processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, independent thinking and a data-driven approach to investment research.

What's on Offer

Great exposure and growth opportunities