L/S Equity Research Analyst - Financials

L/S Equity Research Analyst - FinancialsGlobal Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund | New York CityA leading $15bn+ global multi-strategy hedge fund is looking to add an experienced Long/Short Equity Research Analyst to an established Global Financials strategy in New York.The successful candidate will work directly with a distinguished Portfolio Manager who has a long-standing track record investing across global financials. Prior to launching their current strategy, the PM spent 18+ years at a brand-name flagship hedge fund, building deep expertise across the sector.This is an expansion hire into a lean investment team, with the PM currently supported by one analyst. The new hire will take responsibility for coverage across the US Financials market, with significant flexibility around sector specialization.The OpportunityConduct fundamental, bottom-up research across US FinancialsFlexible sector coverage, with backgrounds across Banks, Insurance, Brokers, Exchanges, Payments, FinTech, Specialty Finance, Asset Managers and other Financial Services consideredREIT-focused candidates are outside the scope of this searchDevelop differentiated investment ideas across both the long and short sideWork closely with the PM on idea generation, portfolio positioning and ongoing investment diligenceJoin a small, established team where individual research can have a meaningful impact on the portfolioBenefit from the infrastructure, resources and stability of a $15bn+ global multi-strategy platformCandidate ProfileExperienced buyside equity research professional with a clear specialization in FinancialsStrong fundamental research and stock-picking skillsetExisting coverage of the US marketPrior experience on the buy-side strongly preferred, although exceptional sell-side profiles may be consideredAbility to independently generate and underwrite actionable long/short investment ideasSector expertise can be flexible within Financials, excluding REITsCompensation & LocationNew York CityCompetitive base salaryPerformance-driven bonus directly linked to pod performanceThis is a compelling opportunity for a Financials specialist looking to join an experienced PM with an exceptional pedigree, while maintaining the resources and infrastructure of a major global multi-strategy hedge fund.