Equity Research Associate, Long Short Hedge Fund, London

Job Description

A leading long/ short hedge fund is now looking to recruit an Equity Research Associate into their team.

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The role will join a very successful team of fund managers and analysts who have a superb track record in investing.

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The role will work on the following :

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• Active Identification of investment opportunities for the fund

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• Identification of events which can trigger a gain or loss in value of a stock

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• Recommending buy and sell side trades to the Portfolio Managers

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• Carrying out detailed financial modelling and analysis of investment opportunities

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• Monitoring existing positions

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• Active member of the investment team

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They are interested in people who will have a background as follows:

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• Currently working as an equity research associate with a sell or buy side firm

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• Investment banking analysts or associates

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• ACAs

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• Private equity professionals

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• Superb academics

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• Real interest in financial markets

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This is quite a junior role on the team, and will probably be most suitable for professionals with a few years buy or sell side experience or a super bright chartered accountant who already has their own share portfolio.

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