Equity Research Analyst

An established equity hedge fund investment manager based in the Miami area is seeking an Equity Research Analyst to join the firm. The position provides a unique opportunity to work directly with the Portfolio Manager as part of a small investment team with a long history of success and a culture of mentorship. Candidates should possess superior mathematical skills and have a strong history of academic excellence as evidenced by an undergraduate degree from an elite institution, a high GPA (3.8 or better) and exemplary standardized test scores. Candidates should ideally have an undergraduate degree in finance or economics with at least two years of work experience at a top tier investment bank, management consulting firm or investment firm. Recent graduates with exceptional backgrounds will also be considered.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analysis of public equities across all sectors and market capitalizations
• Conduct primary research through company filings, transcripts, management meetings and other sources
• Evaluate prospective investments presented by the fund’s Portfolio Manager and over time generate original investment ideas
• Construct and maintain detailed financial models of prospective investments and existing portfolio companies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics from a top tier institution with a track record of academic excellence
• Strong standardized test scores
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in investment banking, management consulting or asset management
• Strong financial modeling acumen
• Understanding of fundamental accounting principles
• Excellent analytic skills with acute attention to detail
• Passion for investing in public equities
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Positive attitude with a diligent work ethic
• Willingness to learn and be mentored