Equity Analyst (FinTech) L/S Hedge Fund

Lead Analyst - Long/Short Equity (Single Manager style)

FinTech, Payments & Non-Balance-Sheet Financials

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 FinTech, Payments, Non-Balance-Sheet Financials and related Business/Info 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 FinTech / Payments Equities (potentially within a broader Financials 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.