Selby Jennings has partnered with a leading hedge fund specializing in equity investments, who is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Associate with 2-4 years of buy-side experience. As an Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the Portfolio Manager by performing deep fundamental analysis, generating investment ideas, and monitoring portfolio performance. This is a great opportunity to grow within a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. They are looking for experience in either Consumer, Energy, or Japanese equities sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct fundamental research on potential investment opportunities.
- Assist in building and maintaining detailed financial models, performing valuation analyses, and forecasting company performance.
- Support the investment team in idea generation for both long and short positions by analyzing market trends, company fundamentals, and competitive dynamics.
- Prepare and present investment memos and reports for internal discussions with portfolio managers.
- Monitor existing investments, track relevant financial metrics, and update models based on company developments and quarterly earnings.
- Stay informed of relevant market news, earnings releases, industry trends, and other financial data that could impact portfolio holdings.
- Conduct due diligence on new investment ideas, engaging with management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts.
- Collaborate closely with senior analysts and portfolio managers in decision-making processes.
Requirements:
- 2-4 years of buy-side experience in equity research, asset management, or a hedge fund setting.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methods (DCF, comparables, etc.), and fundamental analysis.
- Solid understanding of equity markets and financial statements.
- Proven ability to generate investment ideas and articulate them clearly.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. CFA or MBA preferred, but not required.
Preferred Skills:
-Experience in long/short equity strategies or sector-specific expertise (Consumer, Energy, or Japanese equities)
Location:
- New York or San Francisco
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Associate
- Location San Francisco
- Job type Permanent
- Salary US$140000 - US$175000 per annum
- Discipline Investment Management
- Reference PR/512456_1726064952