L/S Equity Analyst, Pharmaceuticals

Alexander Chapman Ltd; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman Ltd in Dallas seeks an ambitious Equity Research professional to join a leading hedge fund. You will conduct fundamental research, build financial models, and identify long and short ideas with direct exposure to Portfolio Managers.

The role offers ownership of coverage, collaboration with a high-performing team, and strong potential for long-term career progression within a multi‑billion-dollar platform.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in sell-side equity research or related investing.
• Strong modeling and valuation abilities.
• Healthcare or pharma coverage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research on publicly traded pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
• Identify and evaluate long and short investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and earnings forecasts.
• Analyze clinical developments, drug pipelines, regulatory catalysts, and competitive dynamics.
• Develop differentiated investment theses and present actionable recommendations to Portfolio Managers.
• Monitor portfolio companies, earnings releases, and sector developments.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Equity research

Healthcare sector knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Our client is an established, multi-billion-dollar hedge fund specializing in fundamental long/short equity investing. The firm offers a collaborative, research-driven environment with direct exposure to experienced Portfolio Managers and strong opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fundamental research on publicly traded pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
• Identify and evaluate long and short investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and earnings forecasts.
• Analyze clinical developments, drug pipelines, regulatory catalysts, and competitive dynamics.
• Develop differentiated investment theses and present actionable recommendations to Portfolio Managers.
• Monitor portfolio companies, earnings releases, and sector developments.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in sell-side Equity Research, buy-side investing, or a related investment role.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Experience covering Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, or broader Healthcare sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, industry fundamentals, and investment research.
• Excellent communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Strong academic background.

The Opportunity:

• Direct exposure to senior investment professionals and investment decisions.
• Opportunity to take ownership of company coverage and investment idea generation.
• Collaborative, high-performing investment team.
• Strong potential for long-term career progression within an established hedge fund.