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The Junior Analyst role at First Trust Alternative Investment Research (“FT AIR”) is focused on supporting all aspects of the investment due diligence efforts with respect to the firm’s hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, real estate, private credit, and liquid alternatives investments and related co-investment opportunities. The Junior Analyst engages in detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of a range of alternative investments and is responsible for conveying their findings effectively to the firm’s broader investment team. This role requires analytical and technical skills as well as verbal and written communication skills. The Junior Analyst role sits within the fifteen-person investment research team of FT AIR.
Principal Responsibilities
- Perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of alternative investment managers and strategies
- Participate in calls and meetings with existing and prospective alternative asset managers
- Compile and distribute formal written notes related to existing and potential investment meetings
- Function as a point of contact for the investment team with prospective and existing portfolio investments
- Perform ad hoc statistical analyses of fund risk exposures
- Support the creation of broader investment committee recommendations
- Lead the effort to maintain updated firm and fund materials with respect to existing investments
- Provide analytical support to evaluate existing client portfolio investment performance
- Responsible for maintaining and improving current investment due diligence work-flow processes
- Provide operational and investment support for internally managed portfolios
- Assist in various ad hoc research projects related to new product development
- Participate in the creation of market / industry commentary for firm marketing efforts
- Support the sourcing of new liquid and alternative investment strategies
Qualifications
Technical / Systems Skills
Compensation / Benefits
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