Associate

Selby Jennings has partnered with a leading hedge fund specializing in equity investments, who is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Associate with 2-4 years of buy-side experience. As an Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the Portfolio Manager by performing deep fundamental analysis, generating investment ideas, and monitoring portfolio performance. This is a great opportunity to grow within a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. They are looking for experience in either Consumer, Energy, or Japanese equities sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fundamental research on potential investment opportunities.
• Assist in building and maintaining detailed financial models, performing valuation analyses, and forecasting company performance.
• Support the investment team in idea generation for both long and short positions by analyzing market trends, company fundamentals, and competitive dynamics.
• Prepare and present investment memos and reports for internal discussions with portfolio managers.
• Monitor existing investments, track relevant financial metrics, and update models based on company developments and quarterly earnings.
• Stay informed of relevant market news, earnings releases, industry trends, and other financial data that could impact portfolio holdings.
• Conduct due diligence on new investment ideas, engaging with management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts.
• Collaborate closely with senior analysts and portfolio managers in decision-making processes.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of buy-side experience in equity research, asset management, or a hedge fund setting.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methods (DCF, comparables, etc.), and fundamental analysis.
• Solid understanding of equity markets and financial statements.
• Proven ability to generate investment ideas and articulate them clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. CFA or MBA preferred, but not required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in long/short equity strategies or sector-specific expertise (Consumer, Energy, or Japanese equities)

Location:

• New York or San Francisco