A single-family office is searching for a Sr. Associate, Marketable Alternative Investments to manage their hedge fund and directional equity investment portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious single-family office with an emphasis on alternative assets, including hedge funds, private equity, and directional public equity strategies. Candidates will need to be intellectually curious, detail-orientated, creative, diligent and self-motivated to succeed in this role.
Responsibilities:
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Conducting research and generating investment ideas
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Sourcing and performing in-depth due diligence on prospective and current third-party investment managers
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Developing asset allocation targets, analyzing risks/opportunities, helping to identify and anticipate market trends
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Composing memoranda detailing manager recommendations to the company’s internal Investment Committee.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier academic institution is required, and MBA or CFA is preferred.
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Five to 7 years of experience managing a portfolio of hedge funds for an endowment, foundation, pension, fund-of-funds or family office
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Strong quantitative/statistical proficiency
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Superior written and oral communication skills and a strong academic record
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Familiarity with analytical software packages
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Candidates must have a strong link to Philadelphia
