We are partnering with a leading multi-manager hedge fund seeking to hire a Senior Long/Short Equity Analyst to support an established Portfolio Manager covering either Healthcare or Consumer equities.
This opportunity is designed for an experienced investor who combines strong fundamental research skills with a genuine ambition to become a risk-taker. The successful candidate will work closely with a senior PM, taking ownership of idea generation and sector coverage, while benefiting from a clearly defined pathway towards portfolio construction responsibilities and, ultimately, capital allocation.
The role can be based in London or Dubai, depending on the successful candidate's location and sector expertise.
The opportunity
- Cover a dedicated universe of Healthcare or Consumer stocks.
- Partner directly with an experienced Portfolio Manager within a fundamental strategy.
- Generate differentiated long and short investment ideas with a strong focus on alpha generation
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, industry frameworks and investment theses
- Conduct extensive primary research, including management meetings, expert calls and channel checks
- Play an active role in portfolio construction, position sizing and risk discussions
- Gain increasing exposure to capital allocation and portfolio management responsibilities over time
- Work within a well-resourced platform offering access to industry-leading infrastructure, technology and risk management tools
- Follow a clearly defined progression path towards becoming a Sub-PM or Portfolio Manager
The profile
- Minimum 6 years of relevant investing or equity research experience
- Demonstrated coverage expertise within either Healthcare or Consumer sectors
- Experience gained at a hedge fund, long-only asset manager, family office or leading sell-side research platform
- Strong record of generating actionable investment ideas and differentiated research
- Exceptional fundamental analysis, valuation and financial modelling capabilities
- Deep understanding of industry dynamics, competitive positioning and earnings drivers within the relevant sector
- Strong commercial judgement and ability to assess risk versus reward
- Genuine interest in portfolio construction and risk management
- Desire to progress beyond pure research into a capital allocation role
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to develop into a future risk-taker
What's on offer
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned analyst to join a high-performing investment platform and accelerate their path towards portfolio management. The role offers significant autonomy, direct exposure to decision-making, and a structured route into taking investment risk while learning from proven investors.
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
