Center Book - Senior Equity Research Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Center Book - Senior Equity Research Analyst

Global Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund | $15bn+ AUM
Location: New York City

We are representing a $15bn+ AUM, global multi-strategy hedge fund with a long-standing track record across liquid strategies. The firm is seeking to hire a Senior Equity Research Analyst to work directly alongside the Lead Trader / Center Book Head within their global equities platform.

This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across the equity division and direct impact on P&L through idea generation, portfolio construction support, and ongoing risk management.

Role Overview

• Senior research position supporting the Center Book within a global equity long/short strategy
• Partnering directly with the Center Book Head / Lead Trader
• Generalist equity mandate with global coverage across regions and sectors
• Core responsibility is producing high-conviction, best-ideas research that feeds directly into portfolio positioning
• Significant interaction with multiple sector and regional teams across the equities platform
• Exposure to portfolio construction, sizing, risk, and cross-book idea sharing

Responsibilities

• Generate differentiated, fundamental equity research with clear alpha drivers
• Build and maintain a best-ideas pipeline across global equities
• Conduct deep fundamental analysis including company modeling, industry work, and thematic research
• Support the Lead Trader on idea validation, sizing decisions, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Collaborate with sector specialists and regional teams to triangulate views and stress-test ideas
• Monitor macro, factor, and cross-market dynamics impacting equity positioning

Candidate Profile

• Experienced buy-side equity research analyst with a strong long/short background
• Generalist mindset with demonstrated ability to move across sectors and geographies
• Track record of producing actionable, investable best ideas
• Strong fundamental skill set with a commercial, P&L-oriented approach
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-strategy hedge fund environment
• Ability to work closely with senior investment professionals and challenge views constructively

Platform Highlights

• Well-resourced, collaborative global equities platform
• Direct access to senior decision-makers and investment capital
• Broad exposure across multiple global equity teams and strategies
• Strong emphasis on research depth, idea quality, and risk-adjusted returns

Compensation

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
• Compensation aligned with seniority, impact, and contribution to P&L

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned equity analyst seeking high visibility, direct trading desk exposure , and the chance to play a meaningful role within a global center book at a top-tier multi-strategy hedge fund .

\nCompany 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.