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Job description
Our client is an alternative investment firm focused on constructing a curated portfolio of best‑in‑class investment managers across public markets. The firm operates as a lean, high‑performance team with differentiated access across the hedge fund ecosystem. They are highly selective, partnering with a small number of exceptional managers, including both established firms and emerging platforms. The culture emphasizes intellectual honesty, integrity, independent thinking, and long‑term compounding, with a focus on building a durable and differentiated investment platform. They are currently seeking a mid‑level professional in NYC.
This opportunity is for an investment professional who will play a central role in sourcing, evaluating, and managing external investment managers. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of relevant experience within an institutional allocator, endowment, foundation, family office, or investment firm, and brings strong analytical rigor, sound qualitative judgment, and proven relationship‑building capabilities. This individual will work directly with the Founder and play a key role in portfolio construction, manager selection, due diligence, and ongoing investment oversight. The role offers meaningful exposure to leading hedge fund managers and active participation in asset allocation and investment decisions.
Responsibilities
Conduct rigorous due diligence on prospective and existing managers, including investment process, performance drivers, portfolio construction, and risk management
Monitor portfolio managers on an ongoing basis, including performance attribution, exposures, and risk contribution
Support in sourcing, evaluating, and building and maintaining relationships with high‑quality hedge fund managers across strategies, including long/short equity, long‑only, multi‑strategy, systematic, credit, and macro
Support portfolio construction and capital allocation decisions across the platform
Identify emerging managers and differentiated investment opportunities
Prepare investment memos, research materials, and internal and external documentation and materials
Underwrite risk and correlation analysis across the portfolio
Engage directly with managers through meetings, calls, and industry conferences
Contribute to broader firm strategy, including portfolio positioning and thematic research
Support investor communications, including portfolio updates and market insights
Qualifications
5–10 years of relevant experience in hedge funds, asset management, investment banking, or institutional investing
Strong understanding of hedge fund strategies, structures, and portfolio construction
Direct experience in manager research, due diligence, or investing
Strong analytical and quantitative skill set
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High intellectual curiosity and deep interest in public markets and investing
Independent thinker with strong judgment
High attention to detail and commitment to excellence
Strong work ethic and ownership mentality
Ability to build trust and long‑term relationships with external managers
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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