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Fund Research Associate

$140k - $185k

Career Launch AI

Job Description

Job Description

Fund Research Associate

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Fund Research Associate position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in fund research, due diligence, and investment analysis.

Actual openings may vary based on employer type (hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, mutual funds, or asset managers) and focus areas (equities, fixed income, private markets, or alternative investments).

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:

Position Overview

Fund Research Associates support investment and research teams by conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of funds, strategies, and asset managers. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and monitoring investment opportunities and providing actionable insights to support investment decisions.

These roles often involve close collaboration with portfolio managers, investment analysts, risk teams, and senior leadership to provide rigorous research, performance tracking, and market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth research on funds, strategies, and asset managers, including historical performance, risk metrics, and investment processes

  • Analyze financial statements, fund structures, and performance reports

  • Assist in the preparation of investment memos, pitch materials, and presentations for internal and client-facing use

  • Maintain and update databases of fund information, performance metrics, and due diligence findings

  • Monitor market trends, asset class developments, and emerging investment opportunities

  • Support portfolio monitoring, performance analysis, and risk reporting

  • Prepare regular and ad-hoc research reports for senior management and investment committees

  • Contribute to the evaluation and selection of new investment opportunities

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with attention to detail

  • Knowledge of investment strategies, financial markets, and fund structures

  • Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; familiarity with SQL, Python, R, or other analytical tools is a plus

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presentations

  • Ability to manage multiple research projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Interest in investment research, due diligence, and portfolio management

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

  • Skills-based role matching

  • Resume and profile optimization

  • Guidance on outreach to investment and research teams

  • Interview preparation for fund research, due diligence, and quantitative assessments

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