Investment Analyst

H-Squared; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedge Fund in New York seeks a Long/Short Equity Analyst to partner with the PM, generate investment ideas, and conduct in-depth research and due diligence across sectors.

You'll model companies, attend industry events, and help build and defend investment theses with clear, data-driven insights for active portfolio management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a buy-side position, ideally with exposure to long/short strategies.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and fundamental equity analysis.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills with a keen interest in industry trends.
• Ability to think independently and present well-reasoned investment theses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with industry experts and executives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the PM to develop unique, fundamentally driven investment ideas as a sector specialist.
• Perform comprehensive fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and company due diligence.
• Maintain detailed coverage of names within your coverage, tracking key business and market developments.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and management meetings to gather insights and build networks.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Equity analysis

Analytical skills

Industry trends

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Job description

We are partnered with a leading hedge fund who are seeking Long/Short Equity Analysts with sector expertise in New York.

Here, you will be working directly with your PM to generate investment ideas, conducting in-depth research and diligence into companies across sub-sectors, modelling, and attending industry events & conferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the PM to develop unique, fundamentally driven investment ideas as a sector specialist.
• Perform comprehensive fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and company due diligence.
• Maintain detailed coverage of names within your coverage, tracking key business and market developments.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and management meetings to gather insights and build networks.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a buy-side position, ideally with exposure to long/short strategies.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and fundamental equity analysis.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills with a keen interest in industry trends.
• Ability to think independently and present well-reasoned investment theses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with industry experts and executives.

The firm offers significant career progression opportunities, either within the analyst track or transitioning into a Portfolio Manager role.