Description
A division of a global private investment asset management company seeks Research Associate. The division conducts compliant, data driven research to provide actionable insights to long/short equity investment teams to help generate industry leading risk-adjusted returns. It is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between investment teams and the research division
- Apply fundamental research to assist data modeling team with creation and evaluation of new product
- Work closely with the data scientists to ensure timely and efficient development of new research, including managing scope and timing of project
- Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and subsequently devise and implement end-to-end strategy
- Act as a product manager for cross-functional team work
Requirements
- 4+ years’ work experience in finance and/or consulting (direct experience with investment research a plus)
- Have strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
- Can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in a market-research or data-products company preferred
- Experience with products or businesses in the Big Data space a plus
- Sector experience a plus (specifically Consumer or TMT)
- Bachelor’s degree from a top school with strong academic performance a must
Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $165,000