L/S Equity Analyst, TMT

Undisclosed; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles in Mundelein, IL, is seeking a talented L/S Equity Analyst focused on Technology, Media & Telecommunications. You will conduct fundamental research, build robust financial models, and contribute directly to investment decisions alongside senior professionals.

The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of relevant experience, strong accounting and valuation skills, and a passion for analyzing complex businesses to generate well-supported investment recommendations.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in equity research, hedge funds, asset management, investment banking, or private equity.
• Strong financial modeling, accounting, and valuation skills.
• Interest in or exposure to the Technology, Media & Telecommunications sector.
• Ability to analyze complex businesses and develop well-supported investment recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research and financial analysis across companies within the TMT sector.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including operating forecasts, valuations, and key performance metrics.
• Identify attractive long and short investment opportunities through independent research and industry analysis.
• Evaluate company fundamentals, competitive positioning, industry trends, and potential investment catalysts.
• Leverage management interactions, industry contacts, and alternative research sources to develop differentiated investment insights.
• Monitor earnings, market developments, and company-specific events to evaluate and refine investment theses.
• Present investment recommendations and research findings to senior investment professionals.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Equity research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

L/S Equity Analyst, TMT

Undisclosed

Mundelein, Illinois,

$120,275 per year - estimated

Job Description

We are partnering with an established long/short equity fund seeking a talented TMT Equity Analyst to join its investment team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced investment professionals, conduct in-depth fundamental research, and contribute directly to investment decisions across the Technology, Media & Telecommunications sector. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, intellectually curious, and passionate about identifying compelling investment opportunities in public markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research and financial analysis across companies within the TMT sector.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including operating forecasts, valuations, and key performance metrics.
• Identify attractive long and short investment opportunities through independent research and industry analysis.
• Evaluate company fundamentals, competitive positioning, industry trends, and potential investment catalysts.
• Leverage management interactions, industry contacts, and alternative research sources to develop differentiated investment insights.
• Monitor earnings, market developments, and company-specific events to evaluate and refine investment theses.
• Present investment recommendations and research findings to senior investment professionals.

Candidate Requirements

• 2-6 years of relevant experience in equity research, hedge funds, asset management, investment banking, or private equity.
• Strong financial modeling, accounting, and valuation skills.
• Interest in or prior exposure to the Technology, Media & Telecommunications sector.
• Ability to analyze complex businesses and develop well-supported investment recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree required.