Senior Fund Analyst

About Us

FWM Partners is a family office based in New York managing the investment portfolio of one family. We take a research-driven, long-term approach to capital allocation across public and private markets, with a particular emphasis on hedge funds and other alternative investment managers.

Our team operates with the long-term orientation and flexibility characteristic of family office capital, allowing us to pursue differentiated investment opportunities and build deep, direct relationships with the managers we back. We prioritize rigor, independent thinking, and intellectual honesty in our investment process.

We are currently growing our investment team and welcome inquiries from experienced professionals who share our commitment to thoughtful, thorough due diligence.

We're looking for a Senior Fund Analyst to take a lead role in our hedge fund manager research and due diligence process. This is a senior individual-contributor role for an experienced allocator who can independently source and evaluate managers, own the analytical and diligence process end-to-end, and present well-formed recommendations directly to the investment committee. You'll also help mentor junior team members and contribute to broader portfolio construction and asset allocation decisions.

• Independently source, screen, and conduct due diligence on hedge fund managers across strategies and geographies
• Lead in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis, including return-based analysis, exposure mapping, and operational due diligence
• Author detailed investment memos articulating thesis, risks, and clear recommendations for the investment committee
• Own ongoing monitoring of existing manager relationships, including performance, exposures, and organizational or strategy changes
• Review and negotiate fund terms and legal documentation (LPAs, side letters, DDQs) in coordination with legal and operational counter parties
• Contribute meaningfully to portfolio construction, manager allocation sizing, and overall asset allocation strategy
• Lead manager meetings and calls, and help guide the diligence agenda
• Mentor and review the work of junior analysts on the team

• 6-10+ years of experience in hedge fund research, fund-of-funds, endowment/foundation or family office allocation, or a related buy-side role
• Demonstrated track record of leading manager due diligence independently, from sourcing through investment committee approval
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with expert-level Excel proficiency;
  Python or other analytical tools a plus
• Deep familiarity with hedge fund strategies, fee structures, fund documentation, and industry conventions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex analysis clearly and persuasively to senior decision-makers
• A self-starter mentality suited to a small, entrepreneurial team, with sound judgment operating with a high degree of autonomy
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus, commensurate with experience and seniority.