Equity Analyst (Consumer Staples) L/S Hedge Fund

Upward Trend; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Lifestyle benefits

Relocation coverage

Job summary

Upward Trend seeks an Analyst - Long/Short Equity (Single Manager style) in New York, focusing on US Consumer Staples. You will join a multibillion-dollar fundamental equities division, executing high-conviction, in-depth research with an experienced team.

Candidates with L/S Equity experience or strong deep analytical skills who can independently generate investment ideas are preferred; relocation within the US is covered, and base salary 180k–260k USD with a strong bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Proven specialization in US Consumer Staples Equities.
• We will prioritise candidates currently working in L/S Equity, but other buyside profiles considered if strong fundamental analysis skills are evident.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with ability to independently generate investment ideas.

Skills

US Consumer Staples

Long/Short Equity

Deep fundamental analysis

Investment idea generation

Job description

Analyst - Long/Short Equity (Single Manager style)

Sector coverage: Consumer Staples

New York (5 days pw in office)

Our client, a major hedge fund managing tens of billions in AUM, seeks an early/mid-career L/S Equity Analyst covering US Consumer equities, ideally with a Consumer Staples focus.

You will be joining a multibillion fundamental equities division, which invests Single Manager L/S style. This is a rare opportunity to do long duration, high conviction, deep-dive investment with an experienced team of Tier 1 pedigree.

About you

• Proven specialism in US Consumer Staples Equities.
• We will prioritise candidates currently working in L/S Equity, but other buyside profiles will be considered (Long Only, Private Equity), especially where deep fundamental analysis skills are evident.
• Strong critical thinking and deep analytical skills are vital, as well as a capacity to independently generate investment ideas.

Package

• Compensation is primarily loaded on to the annual performance-related component, and will be highly competitive.
• Base salary ranging from 180,000 to 260,000 USD dependent on experience, with multiples paid out in bonus.
• Market leading health, pension, and lifestyle benefits included.
• Relocation costs covered within the United States.