Long/Short Equity Analyst - Sydney

Key Responsibilities

• Australian/New Zealand Equity Research Focus
• Highly regarded global hedge fund
• Exceptional opportunity to move to the buy-side

• Working alongside a talented Portfolio Manager / analysis team.
• Assist development of business and strategic activities by providing insightful market analysis.
• Provide up to date weekly information updates.
• Work closely with commercial desk to identify potential trading opportunities.
• Assist with projects as required.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical problem solving and technical skills.
• Experience doing long/short equity analysis.
• Capability to see the big picture thinking and identify relevant and reliable information
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills (English essential) as you will be based in Australia and dealing with the region.
• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to have an impact.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills, including ability to manage own workload.

• Ability to model and value a company;
• Advanced critical reasoning and ability to make judgement calls;
• Conduct company and industry research;
• Strong written skills - produce written reports and presentations;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills;
• Cultural fit and the ability to blend into a highly collegiate environment;
• Degree qualifications in a financial discipline with strong academic transcripts. CFA qualification highly regarded but not essential.
• Have a strong sense of the financial markets and be able to provide insightful analysis of potential investee companies

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-8+ years' experience in equity research (Australia/NZ markets) with strong contacts
• Able to develop own views on market and translate into commercial implications
• Be willing to be based in Sydney, Australia office
• Reporting to Head of Research/PM (based in Sydney)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and ambitious candidate looking to make their first move into a direct equity investing role with the added benefits of gaining greater diversity of knowledge within a multi-asset class fund and working for a dynamic, Sydney based hedge fund.

Candidates will likely to have gained five to ten years in investment banking, the advisory area of a 'Big 4' CA firm, management consulting, equity research or funds management.

All applicants must have full Australian/NZ working rights to be considered for this role.