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Lead Analyst - Long/Short Equity (Single Manager style)
Information Services, IT Services and Data Providers
New York (5 days pw in office)
Our client, a major hedge fund managing tens of billions in AUM, seeks a mid-career L/S Equity Analyst covering Information Services, IT Services, Data Providers, and related Business Services.
You will be joining a multibillion fundamental equities division, which invests Single Manager L/S style. This is a rare opportunity to do long duration, high conviction, deep-dive investment with an experienced team of Tier 1 pedigree.
About you
- Proven specialism in Information Services Equities (potentially within a broader TMT/Industrials coverage).
- We will prioritise candidates currently working in L/S Equity, but other buyside profiles will be considered (Long Only, Private Equity), especially where deep fundamental analysis skills are evident.
- Sellside Equity Research candidates will be considered if they have covered the space in depth for at least 4 years on a high-performing Tier 1 team and have prepared thoroughly for L/S interview processes.
- Strong critical thinking and deep analytical skills are vital, as well as a capacity to independently generate investment ideas.
Package
- Compensation is primarily loaded on to the annual performance-related component, and will be highly competitive.
- Base salary ranging from 180,000 to 260,000 USD dependent on experience.
- Market leading health, pension, and lifestyle benefits included.
- Relocation costs covered within the United States.