Research Assistant

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Research Assistant

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A leading, multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a highly organized and proactive Research Assistant to support and collaborate with a group of Senior Portfolio Managers. This is a high-impact opportunity to work closely with senior level professionals in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and thrives behind the scenes ensuring seamless execution for a top-tier investment team.

    The Opportunity:

    • Support investment professionals with day-to-day administrative, operational, and research coordination

    • Coordinate heavy domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries

    • Oversee corporate access, including management meetings, site visits, conferences, and investor days

    • Act as a liaison between Portfolio Managers, analysts, sell-side firms, and corporate management teams

    • Organize, maintain, and distribute research materials and data

    • Maintain internal databases, CRM systems, and research repositories

    • Ensure compliance with internal policies related to corporate access and information handling

    • Identify opportunities to improve workflows and operational efficiency

    Who You Are:

    • Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic background preferred

    • 3+ years of experience in finance, investment management, consulting, or a similarly rigorous environment

    • Strong interest in public equities and financial markets

    • Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

    • Polished written and verbal communicator

    • Highly professional with sound judgment and discretion

    • Comfortable working directly with senior investment professionals

    • Calm, effective, and solutions-oriented under pressure

    • Team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability

    What’s Offered:

    • Competitive base salary of $120 – 150K + discretionary, performance base bonus

    • Opportunity to work closely with seasoned Equity Portfolio Managers at a leading hedge fund platform

    • Meaningful exposure to investment teams and market-facing activities

    • Collaborative, high-performance culture with long-term growth potential

    • Comprehensive benefits package

     

  • Compensation
    $150,000 per year