Primary Research Analyst - Multiple Opportunities - Hedge Fund
Primary Research Analyst Opportunities
New York, NY | $15bn+ Global Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund
Our client, a leading $15bn+ global multi-strategy hedge fund, is seeking to make multiple hires within its rapidly expanding Primary Research function. This represents a unique opportunity to join a high-profile team during a significant growth phase, with substantial investment and long-term commitment from the firm.
The team is looking to add professionals across a range of sectors, including:
- Industrials
- TMT
- Consumer
- Healthcare
This is an exciting chance to join at an early stage of the team's build-out and play a meaningful role in shaping a function that is becoming increasingly important to the firm's investment process.
The Opportunity
The Primary Research team serves as a centralized resource supporting multiple Portfolio Managers and investment teams across the platform. Analysts are responsible for generating differentiated, proprietary insights through extensive industry engagement and data gathering, helping drive investment decisions across the fund.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Conducting channel checks across relevant industries and supply chains
- Managing and executing expert network consultations
- Developing relationships with industry participants, competitors, customers, distributors, and suppliers
- Identifying and sourcing proprietary information streams
- Collaborating closely with investment professionals to answer key investment questions
- Helping design and execute primary research projects that directly influence investment outcomes
- Synthesizing qualitative findings into actionable insights for Portfolio Managers and analysts
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
One of the most compelling aspects of this role is the team's structure within the organization.
Unlike many standalone primary research teams, this function sits directly embedded within a highly analytical, financial modelling-focused equity research platform. As a result, primary research professionals have a rare opportunity to see their work carried through the entire investment process, from initial information gathering and industry conversations to financial modelling, investment underwriting, and ultimately investment performance.
This creates a uniquely rewarding environment where individuals can gain a much deeper understanding of how proprietary research translates into real portfolio decisions and outcomes.
Culture
The firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture and team-oriented environment. Primary Research professionals work closely with analysts, Portfolio Managers, traders, and other investment teams across the platform, fostering significant exposure and learning opportunities.
The organization places a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing, partnership, and long-term professional development, making it an attractive destination for ambitious investment professionals looking to further their careers within a world-class hedge fund environment.
Candidate Profile
We are interested in speaking with candidates who possess:
- Experience within primary research, expert networks, channel checks, market research, equity research, consulting, or related investment research functions
- Demonstrated ability to gather, assess, and synthesize qualitative information
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in financial markets and investing
- Sector expertise in Industrials, TMT, Consumer, or Healthcare is highly attractive
- A desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative hedge fund environment
Compensation
The fund offers:
- Highly competitive base salary
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Significant long-term career growth potential within a growing team and platform
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the industry's leading multi-strategy hedge funds and play a key role in building a highly visible primary research franchise that sits at the heart of the investment process.
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