Remote Portfolio Intelligence Analyst

Arcana; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcana, based in New York, is hiring an Analyst to drive innovation in portfolio intelligence for hedge funds and asset managers. This role goes beyond typical modeling, demanding collaboration with product, engineering, and data science teams. Candidates should have 2-4 years in a front-office financial role, exceptional analytical skills, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The position offers the chance to shape impactful tools in a fast-paced environment with a focus on financial metrics, investment strategies, and market analysis.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a front-office financial role (investment banking, hedge fund, asset management).
• Exceptional analytical and Excel skills with strong proficiency in financial modeling.
• Deep understanding of core investment concepts: portfolio theory, risk attribution, yield, drawdown, correlation, and volatility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams.
• Analyze portfolio- and security-level performance and risk.
• Conduct market and macroeconomic research to support client workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Understanding of portfolio theory

Communication with institutional clients

Interest in financial markets

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Python

R

Job description

Arcana, based in New York, is hiring an Analyst to drive innovation in portfolio intelligence for hedge funds and asset managers. This role goes beyond typical modeling, demanding collaboration with product, engineering, and data science teams. Candidates should have 2-4 years in a front-office financial role, exceptional analytical skills, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The position offers the chance to shape impactful tools in a fast-paced environment with a focus on financial metrics, investment strategies, and market analysis.