AIS Analyst

Analyst, Alternative Investment Strategies

Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK's leading Wealth & Investments groups. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs.

In the Americas, our sole focus is on the investments business. We have offices in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Miami, and Sao Paolo. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in.

The Analyst will play a key role on the Alternative Investment Strategies (AIS) team, supporting hedge fund and alternative investment manager research, selection, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring. This is an entry level role ideal for candidates with 1–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in manager research, alternatives, asset management, or risk management. The successful candidate will contribute to idea generation, quantitative and qualitative research, portfolio monitoring, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative due diligence on hedge fund managers across strategies and sub-strategies.
• Prepare high-quality meeting notes, due diligence reports, and investment recommendations for approval committees.
• Maintain research documentation and ensure consistency with the AIS due diligence framework.
• Build and maintain quantitative models to evaluate managers' performance, risk characteristics, and factor exposures.
• Monitor approved managers, flagging concerns and collaborating with senior team members on follow-up.
• Stay informed on market developments, hedge fund trends, and emerging strategies, communicating insights to the AIS team.
• Assist in identifying new manager opportunities and drive early-stage due diligence efforts.
• Coordinate with strategic partners to gather and synthesize market intelligence.
• Contribute to thought leadership, including educational materials, white papers, and commentary for internal and external audiences.
• Communicate analysis clearly and confidently to senior colleagues, committees, and clients.
• Work closely with colleagues across Investments, Investment Operations, and Distribution.
• Support senior team members in project work and cross-team initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, innovative, and high-standards culture across the organization.

Qualifications:

• 1–5 years of professional experience in investment management, hedge fund research, alternatives, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; familiarity with statistical concepts, risk frameworks, and performance analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with programming or statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Bachelor's degree required; progress toward CFA or CAIA is a plus.

What We're Looking For:

• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in hedge funds and alternative strategies.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce polished work under tight deadlines.
• Initiative, drive, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• A growth mindset. Openness to learning and contributing in a dynamic, evolving environment.

What We Offer:

• Base salary range: $85,000 - $100,000
• Best in class Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with well-known carriers; Telehealth and Health Concierge services.
• Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Plans.
• Employer provided Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term disability with additional optional coverage options.
• Investing for your Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with top notch company Profit Sharing contribution which is immediately vested!
• Generous time off starting day one with 4+ weeks annual vacation plus 9 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental, Adoption, and Family Sick/Caregiver leave programs.
• Volunteer Days and Study Time to focus on what is important to you!
• Make a donation to your favorite Charity and Aberdeen will match up to $500 per year!
• Employee Assistance, Travel and Discount Programs. From helping you navigate the healthcare system, to providing resources and assistance to parents and caregivers of children with development disabilities.
• Flexible, voluntary benefits including Accident Insurance, Identity Protection, and Legal Assistance.
• Wellness program including Nutritional Counselling and Gym Membership Reimbursements.

How We Create Value:

• Our strategic drivers are the foundations from which we deliver for all our stakeholders: High Impact Intelligence, Enduring Relationships, Connections without borders and Future fit. You can find out more about our values here.

Our Inclusive Culture:

• We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we'd like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work.
• We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.
• Aberdeen is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer.