Primary Research Analyst - Multiple Opportunities - Hedge Fund

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnering with a leading multi-strategy hedge fund in New York to build out its Primary Research function. You will conduct channel checks, manage expert networks, and source proprietary information to support investment decisions across sectors such as TMT, Consumer, Industrials and Healthcare.

The role sits within a highly analytical equity research platform, enabling research to travel from information gathering to financial modelling and investment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary research, expert networks, and channel checks.
• Ability to gather, assess, and synthesize qualitative information.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct channel checks across relevant industries and supply chains.
• Manage and execute expert network consultations.
• Develop relationships with industry participants and suppliers.
• Identify and source proprietary information streams.
• Collaborate with investment professionals to answer key questions.
• Design and execute primary research projects influencing investment outcomes.
• Synthesize findings into actionable insights for portfolio managers.

Skills

Primary research

Expert networks

Channel checks

Market research

Equity research

Consulting

Communication

Relationship building

Financial markets knowledge

Job description

Our client, a leading $15bn+ global multi-strategy hedge fund, is seeking to make multiple hires within its rapidly expanding Primary Research function. This represents a unique opportunity to join a high-profile team during a significant growth phase, with substantial investment and long-term commitment from the firm.

The team is looking to add professionals across a range of sectors, including:

• TMT
• Consumer

This is an exciting chance to join at an early stage of the team's build-out and play a meaningful role in shaping a function that is becoming increasingly important to the firm's investment process.

The Opportunity

The Primary Research team serves as a centralized resource supporting multiple Portfolio Managers and investment teams across the platform. Analysts are responsible for generating differentiated, proprietary insights through extensive industry engagement and data gathering, helping drive investment decisions across the fund.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Conducting channel checks across relevant industries and supply chains
• Managing and executing expert network consultations
• Developing relationships with industry participants, competitors, customers, distributors, and suppliers
• Identifying and sourcing proprietary information streams
• Collaborating closely with investment professionals to answer key investment questions
• Helping design and execute primary research projects that directly influence investment outcomes
• Synthesizing qualitative findings into actionable insights for Portfolio Managers and analysts

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

One of the most compelling aspects of this role is the team's structure within the organization.

Unlike many standalone primary research teams, this function sits directly embedded within a highly analytical, financial modelling-focused equity research platform. As a result, primary research professionals have a rare opportunity to see their work carried through the entire investment process, from initial information gathering and industry conversations to financial modelling, investment underwriting, and ultimately investment performance.

This creates a uniquely rewarding environment where individuals can gain a much deeper understanding of how proprietary research translates into real portfolio decisions and outcomes.

Culture

The firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture and team-oriented environment. Primary Research professionals work closely with analysts, Portfolio Managers, traders, and other investment teams across the platform, fostering significant exposure and learning opportunities.

The organization places a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing, partnership, and long-term professional development, making it an attractive destination for ambitious investment professionals looking to further their careers within a world-class hedge fund environment.

Candidate Profile

We are interested in speaking with candidates who possess:

• Experience within primary research, expert networks, channel checks, market research, equity research, consulting, or related investment research functions
• Demonstrated ability to gather, assess, and synthesize qualitative information
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in financial markets and investing
• Sector expertise in Industrials, TMT, Consumer, or Healthcare is highly attractive
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative hedge fund environment

Compensation

The fund offers:

• Highly competitive base salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Significant long-term career growth potential within a growing team and platform

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the industry's leading multi-strategy hedge funds and play a key role in building a highly visible primary research franchise that sits at the heart of the investment process.