Analyst, Management Strategy

FIG US FIG LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortress Investment Group LLC is seeking a focused Analyst for Management Strategy in New York. You will conduct macro- and market research, develop models, and prepare concise publications for senior leadership.

The role offers broad exposure to Fortress's credit and real estate teams and requires independence on open-ended questions. The ideal candidate has a strong writing ability, quantitative skills, and familiarity with Bloomberg, PitchBook, and FactSet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in investment research, economic or policy research, or related analytical field.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to distill complex ideas into clear prose.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with data sets and economic/market data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct directed and independent research on macroeconomic trends, market dynamics, and sector-specific themes.
• Analyze indicators, policy developments, and geopolitical events to inform Fortress's portfolios.
• Develop and maintain frameworks and models to track market variables over time.
• Build dashboards and trackers, synthesize market data for senior management.
• Write and edit white papers and internal memos for senior leadership and investment teams.
• Represent the Office of the Chief Strategist in internal meetings and working groups.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Writing & editing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Math/Science/Public Policy or related field

Quantitative/research training from other disciplines

Tools

Bloomberg

PitchBook

FactSet

Job description

About Fortress

Fortress Investment Group LLC is a leading, highly diversified global investment manager with approximately $54 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026. Founded in 1998, Fortress manages assets on behalf of over 2,000+ institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of credit and real estate, private equity and permanent capital investment strategies. Investment performance is our cornerstone - we strive to generate strong risk adjusted returns for our investors over the long term. We had approximately 1002 employees and 218 investment professionals as of June 30, 2026, at our headquarters in New York and our affiliate offices around the globe.

Analyst, Management Strategy New York, NY

About the Position

The Office of the Chief Strategist sits at the intersection of macro research, market strategy, and investor insights. Reporting to the Chief Strategist, the candidate will conduct research on macroeconomic trends, market dynamics, and cross-asset opportunities that inform senior leadership's view of the investment landscape. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical abilities, is intellectually curious, an excellent writer, and comfortable operating with a high degree of independence on open-ended research questions. This role offers broad exposure to senior investment teams and a firm‑wide view across Fortress's credit and real estate businesses.

Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

Conduct directed and independent research on macroeconomic trends, market dynamics, and sector‑specific themes relevant to Fortress's investment strategies. Analyze economic indicators, monetary policy developments, and geopolitical events to assess implications for the firm's portfolios. Develop and maintain frameworks and models to track key market and economic variables over time.

Data & Market Intelligence

Collect, organize, and maintain economic and market data from a range of internal and external sources. Build and update dashboards and trackers that synthesize market data for senior management. Monitor news flow, third‑party research, and market commentary relevant to the firm's strategic priorities.

Writing & Publications

Write and edit white papers, internal memos, and other publications on market and economic topics for distribution to senior leadership and investment teams. Translate complex research findings into clear, concise, and actionable written materials. Support the editorial process for recurring internal publications, including fact‑checking and formatting.

Internal Network & Deal Flow Intelligence

Build relationships across Fortress's investment and asset management teams to stay informed on deal flow, opportunity sets, and emerging market risks. Synthesize insights gathered from internal conversations into research output and briefing materials for the Chief Strategist's team. Represent the Office of the Chief Strategist in internal meetings and working groups, as needed.

Additional Support

Leverage AI‑enabled tools to accelerate research, synthesize data, and support the production of internal publications. Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis as directed by the Chief Strategist's team. Support the preparation of presentations and materials for internal and external audiences.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with course work in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Science, Public Policy, or a related field; candidates with strong quantitative or research training from other disciplines will also be considered.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in investment research, economic or policy research, or a related analytical field.

Additional Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, well‑organized prose.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including comfort working with economic and market data sets.
• Highly intellectually curious, with a genuine interest in macroeconomics, markets, and the investment landscape.
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of independence and navigating ambiguous, open‑ended research questions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the discretion required to build relationships and gather insights across the firm.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple research threads and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with a proactive approach to delivering high‑quality work and a strong work ethic.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Pitch Book, FactSet, and other financial and market data platforms is a plus.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is expected to be between $80,000 and $100,000. The base salary range proposed for this role has been set forth to comply with local law, but salary is only one element of the total compensation for this role. The base salary range suggested above does not include compensation elements such as bonuses, overtime and deferred cash (each of which are applicable in certain roles), benefits, perquisites, and company contributions to employee 401(k) accounts. Such other pay components often result in total compensation materially exceeding base salary for a particular role. Total compensation as well as base salary for a role depend in part upon individual performance, years of service, experience, geographic considerations, the performance and the needs of particular business units, company performance, and general market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fortress Investment Group LLC collectively with its subsidiaries and operating affiliates is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Fortress looks for the best and the brightest to join our dynamic team of smart, driven, creative problem solvers. We cultivate career growth through a framework enriched by a supportive mentorship system that provides hands on experience, nurtures individual potential, and rewards performance. Our dynamic teams synergize diverse expertise with agile collaboration, catalyzing the creation of superior solutions that address complex financial and logistical challenges. Our team thrives on a non-hierarchical ethos, embracing the fluidity of ideas and contributions from all levels to forge a path of collaborative success. We steadfastly uphold a merit‑based advancement approach, recognizing and rewarding the achievements and talents of our individuals as the cornerstone of our collective progress.

Duplicate Equal Opportunity Statement

Fortress Investment Group LLC collectively with its subsidiaries and operating affiliates is an equalopportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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