Senior Equity Analyst

FirstWave Capital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits including 401(k)

Health/dental/vision insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A hedge fund company in Miami is looking for an experienced Equity Research Analyst. You will conduct thorough research, build financial models, and generate actionable investment ideas. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in equity research, strong financial modeling skills, and a passion for growth companies. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in equity research, preferably on the buy-side.
• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, LBO, comps).
• Deep understanding of accounting and corporate finance.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Deep understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive fundamental research on companies across sectors.
• Monitor and analyze information from various data sources.
• Build and maintain detailed financial and valuation models.
• Write thorough and actionable investment research reports.
• Pitch differentiated, alpha-generating long and short ideas to the team.
• Participate in earnings calls and conferences; track macro trends.
• Interface with investor relations, sell-side analysts, and industry experts.
• Maintain a watchlist of high-conviction names and opportunities.
• Collaborate with PMs and traders to align research with portfolio positioning.

Skills

Equity research

Financial modeling

Valuation skills

Communication abilities

Accounting knowledge

Intellectual curiosity

Understanding of capital markets

Investment ideas generation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CFA certification

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

CapIQ

Job description

Overview

FirstWave Capital is launching October 2025 as a long/short hedge fund with approximately $400+ million AUM. The firm seeks a generalist Equity Research Analyst to contribute to a research-driven approach focused on undervalued growth companies with strong fundamentals and meaningful catalysts. This role requires living in the Miami area or relocating within 4–6 weeks. Please do not apply if you do not meet these criteria, as applications from non-local candidates will be rejected.

Responsibilities and opportunities are focused on building a rigorous, cross-sector research program to inform long and short investment decisions with the portfolio team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive fundamental research on companies across multiple sectors.
• Monitor and analyze information from earnings reports, SEC filings, industry publications, and other public and proprietary data sources.
• Build and maintain detailed financial and valuation models.
• Write thorough and actionable investment research reports.
• Regularly pitch differentiated, alpha-generating long and short investment ideas to the team.
• Participate in earnings calls, attend investor/industry conferences, and track relevant macroeconomic trends.
• Interface with investor relations teams, sell-side analysts, and industry experts to refine views.
• Maintain and update a watchlist of high-conviction names and potential opportunities.
• Collaborate with PMs and traders to align research insights with portfolio positioning.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in equity research (preferably on the buy-side).
• Willing to be a generalist, comfortable covering a wide range of sectors and business models.
• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, LBO, comps, etc.).
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Deep understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and capital markets.
• Highly self-directed, intellectually curious, and process-oriented.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CFA is a plus.
• Hedge fund experience preferred, especially long/short equity strategies.
• Proven ability to generate actionable investment ideas.
• Familiarity with financial databases and tools (Bloomberg, FactSet, CapIQ, etc.).
• Sector specialization is welcome, but a generalist is preferred.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to join a hedge fund at an early stage and play a crucial role in our success over the next 10+ years.
• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Full benefits including 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance.
• Exposure to a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Collaborative, high-integrity, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to the CEO.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) plus team and individual performance bonuses.

To Apply

• You can apply through LinkedIn or send a resume and cover letter to [e-mail]
• Please put "Senior Equity Analyst" in the subject line.