Equity research analyst - Financials sector

Capital Fund Management (CFM); New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Capital Fund Management (CFM) in New York seeks a fundamental equity analyst on the Semi-Systematic team to generate alpha through long/short ideas. You will leverage internal datasets and influence systematic models with your fundamental coverage.

Candidates typically have 4–7 years of public investing, 2+ years buyside equity experience, and a degree in finance, economics, or business; MBA/CFA preferred but not required. Base salary 180–220K USD plus variable compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, business or related fields.
• 4 to 7 years of public investing experience.
• 2+ years buyside equity experience preferred but not required.
• 2+ years experience covering the financials sector.
• MBA and/or CFA preferred but not required.
• Ability to code in Python preferred but not required.
• Passion for investment research.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute alpha-generative long/short ideas into the portfolio.
• Harness insights from internal datasets and influence systematic models.
• Follow a large universe of mid to large cap global equities within the sector.
• Synthesize information to develop differentiated views on fundamental equity drivers.
• Communicate views to generate idiosyncratic alpha.

Skills

Investment research

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/business

Tools

Python

Job description

Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.

We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will join the Semi-Systematic team as a fundamental equity analyst, contributing alpha-generative long/short investment ideas into the portfolio. You will have the opportunity to harness additional insights from internal datasets and influence systematic models through your fundamental coverage expertise. You will be expected to follow a large universe of mid to large cap global equities within your sector, while selectively focusing on potential areas of market mistakes and divergent views.

We are seeking creative, collaborative, and hard working individuals who can distill, reconcile, and synthesize information to develop differentiated views on key fundamental equity drivers, and express those views to generate idiosyncratic alpha.

• Bachelor's degree or higher diploma (finance, economics, business or related fields)
• 4 to 7 years of public investing experience
• 2+ years of buyside equity experience preferred but not required
• 2+ years experience covering the financials sector
• MBA and/or CFA preferred but not required
• Ability to code in Python preferred but not required
• Passion for investment research
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively

Base salary 180-220K USD depending on experience

+ variable compensation

+ competitive benefits package

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.

CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.

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