Healthcare Innovations Research Strategist

Founded in 1997, Marshall Wace is a leading global alternatives investment manager specializing in long/short equity. We combine fundamental investing with systematic and quantitative strategies to deliver returns from a range of investment solutions. We are one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, managing in excess of $80 billion with over 700 employees working across London, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore.

Our history is one of continuous development and innovation, from being the creators of the TOPS Alpha Capture System, to the extensive use of proprietary systems throughout our investment and operations environment. In a challenging industry we seek to be competitive by bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and providing them with the systems, data, technology, and work environment they need to succeed.

Our culture enables innovative ideas to surface from all areas of the firm and to be executed quickly. TOPS is an exceptional example of how innovation within Marshall Wace has created a unique investment solution for clients and driven many areas of the firm to improve efficiency and key processes and controls.

Role Details

The Research Analyst will join the team managing the MW Health Innovations Fund, which invests in public and private healthcare companies, generating differentiated ideas through rigorous fundamental research and financial modeling.

Responsibilities:

• Generate long/short investment recommendations backed by fundamental research and proprietary financial modeling
• Evaluate and diligence late-stage private company opportunities
• Monitor portfolio holdings across earnings, news flow, and industry/scientific developments
• Build and maintain management, buy-side, and sell-side relationships through conferences, calls, and meetings

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in healthcare investing (public or private markets) or related roles in equity research, investment banking, or consulting
• Experience with in the therapeutics subsector is strongly preferred
• MD or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline preferred but not required
• Bachelor's degree with excellent academic credentials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter mentality with an ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Base salary: $150,000-$175,000. Please note base salary ranges are an estimate; compensation will be candidate dependent. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. In the cover letter please explain why you are excited about the healthcare space. Please also tell us your favorite organelle and why.