Consumer Staples Equity Research Analyst

Consumer Staples Equity Research Analyst

Global Multi‑Manager Hedge Fund | Long/Short Equity | New York

We are representing a leading global multi‑manager hedge fund in their search for a Consumer Staples Equity Research Analyst to join an established, high‑performing Portfolio Manager pod.

This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside a seasoned PM with 15+ years of long/short hedge fund experience, within a stable and well‑resourced platform. The team runs a US‑focused fundamental long/short equity strategy and has a clearly defined investment process, risk framework, and capital allocation.

The Opportunity

• Join an existing, fully built PM pod with a strong multi‑year track record
• Take ownership of a designated named coverage universe of ~40-60 US Consumer Staples stocks
• Work in a true alpha‑driven research seat, with direct impact on portfolio construction and P&L
• Operate within a collaborative, performance‑oriented environment with access to best‑in‑class infrastructure and risk management

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct deep, bottoms‑up fundamental research across US Consumer Staples subsectors (e.g. food, beverage, household products, personal care, tobacco)
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation frameworks, and variant view analyses
• Generate actionable long and short investment ideas and present them directly to the PM
• Monitor earnings, industry trends, channel data, and company‑specific catalysts across your coverage universe
• Support portfolio management through ongoing idea maintenance, risk assessment, and position sizing discussions

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in long/short equity research within a hedge fund, multi‑manager, or comparable buy‑side environment
• Demonstrated Consumer Staples sector coverage with a clear ability to run named coverage independently
• Strong fundamental skillset, including financial modeling, earnings analysis, and catalyst‑driven investing
• Commercial mindset with the ability to articulate differentiated views and defend investment theses
• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, performance‑linked pod structure

Compensation & Location

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped bonus directly linked to pod and individual performance
• New York City preferred, with flexibility considered for exceptional candidates

This role is ideally suited for an analyst looking to embed within a stable, experienced PM team, gain real ownership over coverage, and be rewarded directly for investment performance on a world‑class multi‑manager platform.

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