Quantitative Investment Analyst

About the Role

Our client, a prominent hedge fund, is seeking an accomplished Quantitative Investment Analyst to join their investment research team. This role offers a unique chance to collaborate with seasoned investors, engaging in manager due diligence, strategy analysis, and supporting portfolio construction and decision-making within alternative investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform both qualitative and quantitative due diligence assessments of alternative investment managers.
• Compile investment research, conduct performance evaluations, and provide recommendations for the Investment Committee.
• Continuously monitor investment manager performance, risk profiles, and associated investment processes.
• Foster ongoing relationships with investment managers to maintain comprehensive research coverage.
• Assist in portfolio analysis, contribute to research projects, and help develop analytical tools and frameworks.
• Generate detailed, high-standard investment reports and materials intended for clients.

Candidate Profile

• Possess between 2 to 5 years of professional experience in areas such as investment research, manager due diligence, or portfolio analytical roles.
• Hold a strong quantitative academic background in fields like Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or analogous disciplines.
• Have a robust knowledge of financial markets, portfolio building techniques, and risk mitigation; familiarity with alternative investments is considered a plus.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB is highly preferred.
• Exhibit excellent analytical capabilities, strong communication and organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to excel in collaborative environments.

Additional Information

Due to a large number of applications, only candidates whose experience closely aligns with the job requirements will be contacted.