REITs Analyst - Global Long/Short Hedge Fund (NYC)

Job Description

Job Description

REITs Analyst - Global Long/Short Hedge Fund (NYC)

We are working with a $1bn+ AUM single‑manager long/short hedge fund to hire a dedicated REITs Analyst for their New York investment team.

The fund runs a global remit with meaningful exposure to listed real estate , investing across REITs and select real‑estate‑adjacent sectors . The investment approach is fundamental, long‑term, and quality‑focused , with less emphasis on momentum or high‑turnover trading.

This is a research‑only role , offering direct contribution to portfolio construction alongside a highly experienced PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct deep fundamental research across REITs and related real estate adjacencies
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation frameworks, and investment theses
• Generate differentiated long and short ideas aligned with a longer‑term holding period
• Monitor existing positions and sector developments globally
• Partner closely with the PM on idea development and portfolio risk assessment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience covering REITs and/or listed real estate (buyside experience required)
• Strong grounding in fundamental analysis and long‑term investing
• Comfortable covering opportunities on a global basis, but with a primary focus on the US
• Detail‑oriented, intellectually curious, and thesis‑driven
• Research‑focused mindset (this is not a trading seat)

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus linked directly to overall fund performance
• 5 days per week in‑office (NYC)

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.