Investment Research - Equity Long/Short

Job Description

Investment Research – Equity Long/Short

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New York | Alternative Investment Management

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We are working on a confidential search for an Investment Research professional focused on Equity Long/Short strategies to join a sophisticated investment platform in New York.

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This is an investment-focused role combining fundamental and quantitative analysis of equity long/short strategies, portfolio analytics and investment decision-making. The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of how different L/S approaches generate alpha, evaluate the durability of investment processes and identify the underlying drivers of performance and risk.

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The role offers significant exposure to leading Equity Long/Short investment strategies and senior investors, alongside responsibility for developing proprietary frameworks used to assess alpha generation, portfolio characteristics and investment opportunities.

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Key areas of focus:

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• Conduct deep research across Equity Long/Short investment strategies
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• Analyse alpha generation, factor exposures, portfolio construction, risk and performance
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• Develop views on the strengths, weaknesses and durability of different investment approaches
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• Perform quantitative research, backtesting and statistical analysis
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• Build and enhance proprietary investment frameworks and analytics
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• Translate complex quantitative and qualitative research into clear investment recommendations
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• Work closely with senior investment professionals on portfolio and strategy decisions
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• Engage with sophisticated investors to understand positioning, market views and evolving investment opportunities
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Ideal background:

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• 6–12 years of experience within investment management, equity research or alternative investments
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• Strong understanding of Equity Long/Short investing
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• Experience analysing portfolios, investment strategies, alpha and risk
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• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities; Python, Bloomberg and advanced Excel advantageous
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Strong academic background
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• Ability to develop an investment view and communicate it with conviction
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This is particularly suited to someone who wants to become a deep specialist in Equity Long/Short investing, combining rigorous research and analytics with increasing ownership of investment decisions.