Hedge Fund Investment Due Diligence Senior Analyst

Job Summary & Purpose:

• Contribute to coverage of Statistical Arbitrage and Quantitative Equity Market Neutral hedge funds, including: manager selection, investment due diligence and related Hedge Fund services.
• To collaborate with colleagues in the production of research reports and various deliverables.
• To contribute to the development of Albourne’s Hedge Fund research.
• Mentor and develop the skills of junior colleagues.

Fund Investment Due Diligence

• Hedge Fund Research:

Contribute to and maintain investment due diligence on Statistical Arbitrage and Quantitative Equity Market Neutral hedge funds, globally. A successful candidate will build a comprehensive knowledge of assigned funds and strategy landscape, including tertiary research on relevant topics of client interest.

• Produce Reports:

Produce clear & concise investment due diligence reports and recommendations to clients. Meetings and due diligence may involve site visits, analysis of documentation and performance reviews, together with telephonic or personal reference checks. Company “best practices” in respect to Hedge Fund investment due diligence should be followed.

• Collaboration:

Coordinate with others within the firm covering related strategies (including in other silos and functions) to share information and to improve the quality of Albourne’s hedge fund research, including other reports and recommendations.

• Fund Exposure Analysis:

Utilizing Open Protocol data and other data provided by fund managers, conduct ongoing monitoring of fund exposures.

• Strategy Knowledge:

Build a working knowledge of funds outside core coverage; on occasion, writing research on said funds, if considered appropriate.

Strategy Analysis and Communication

• Strategy Forecasts:

Aid in the production of strategy forecasting for Fixed Income Relative Value hedge funds.

• White papers, CIO Notes & Albourne TV (ATV):

Help with production and maintenance of research outlining the key attributes, trends and drivers of a given strategy, or discussing relevant market developments. Facilitate and conduct interviews with fund managers and/or other industry professionals.

• Research:

Identification of any additional tools or analytics which will enhance the accuracy of ratings and fund selection or communicate Albourne’s opinions more clearly.

• Client Calls and Requests:

Lead client calls/meetings to aid with clear communication to clients of Albourne’s opinions on the given strategy or fund(s) as well as meet any follow-up or related client requests.

Other Requirements

• University graduate, preferred secondary degree or professional designation
• +10yrs relevant work experience, with knowledge or experience of Systematics
• Very strong written communication skills, strong presentation skills also required
• Proactive self-starter, proficient time management and multi-tasking
• Professional demeanour and strong interpersonal skills
• Systems literacy (MS Office, rudimentary programming skills, Bloomberg)
• Travel (moderate)
• Abide by the HF IDD Group policies and procedures as well as the Albourne Group’s policies and procedures.
• Comply with terms of Albourne Compliance Manuals
• Complete relevant Albourne Certificates (training courses)
• Attend company Offsites
• Regulatory registration (dependent on regional requirements)