Investment Analyst - Hedge Funds Research

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** Firm Overview:
** Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate out performance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.  Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world.  For more information, please visit .
** Job Description

Summary:

** We are looking to add an Investment Analyst to join our Hedge Fund Research team. Our group is  responsible for sourcing, analyzing, conducting due diligence and disseminating information and opinions  on hedge funds for use by our investment teams and clients. A wide array of hedge fund strategies are  covered including long/short equities, event-driven, discretionary macro, multi-strategy/multi-PM and  quantitative equities.

The role is based in London and will focus on hedge fund research across a broad  research mandate which gives you the opportunity to contribute and be exposed to a variety of  investment strategies, geographies, sectors and asset classes. You will be a key member of our highly  collaborative group and participate in all aspects of the research process.  Investment Analysts complete an in-depth training program and receive ongoing training and mentorship  from senior Research and Client Investment Directors.

Because deep knowledge and experience are  important for maximizing an IA’s time at C|A, we are looking for candidates who are interested in growing with our Research Team.
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* Job Description:

** RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Complete written research utilized by our clients and consultants to support investment decisions.  This includes concise commentaries summarizing meetings with fund managers, in depth due  diligence reports, and other periodic research including white papers exploring current topics of  interest in the hedge fund industry.  
• Utilize common analytical frameworks and develop unique analyses to assess hedge funds in terms  of organization, investment strategy, performance, liquidity, fund terms, current portfolio positions,  and other key attributes.  
• Perform attribution analysis and prepare risk exposure reports.  
• Aid senior team members in developing house opinions on hedge fund managers and markets  through ongoing qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.  
• Help source new ideas and monitor existing managers by attending and participating in meetings with  hedge fund portfolio managers and other senior personnel.  
• Maintain an active network amongst prime brokers, hedge fund managers, allocators and selected  cap intro businesses.  
• Work on special projects that enhance Cambridge Associates’ knowledge of various security types  and the ever-changing landscape of alternative investment strategies.  
• Serve as a resource to colleagues seeking current information on investment opportunities, including  data and analysis, comparisons across fund managers, and the opinion of the research team.  
• Prepare performance exhibits and capital markets exhibits for monthly Hedge Fund Research  meetings.  QUALIFICATIONS  
• Bachelor’s degree with a record of achievement. Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, and  other similar majors preferred. Some work experience preferable.  
• Strong, demonstrated interest in investments and financial markets and instruments.  
• Exceptional writing, analytical and quantitative skills.  
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity and initiative.  
• Demonstrated command of written communication and strong…