What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financials Sector - Equity Analyst - Chicago position at Thurn Partners?
Company Insight
This leading proprietary trading firm runs a broad range of systematic and quantitative strategies across global markets. Their edge comes from combining advanced scientific research with deep expertise in trading, technology, and operations. With teams spread across key financial hubs, the firm emphasizes true global collaboration, tightly integrating its investment, tech, and operational efforts. Building on the strength of its systematic platforms, the firm is now expanding into discretionary and hybrid strategies — an initiative driven by its growing Fundamental Research Team.
About the role
- Spot high-impact, event-driven trade opportunities and partner closely with traders to turn insight into PnL, with a sharp focus on maximizing your contribution to the desk’s performance.
- Run scenario analyses for key upcoming catalysts, dissecting time-sensitive headlines across your coverage universe, and anticipate their influence on stock price movements and volatility.
- Help to shape and scale the growth of the Fundamental Research Team by building and refining processes that transform deep fundamental insights into actionable, revenue-generating trades.
- Partner with teams of quant researchers and data scientists, leveraging the rich, unrivaled datasets they can provide you with.
About You
- Over 3 years of hands-on experience analyzing the Financials sector, with a strong track record of uncovering actionable investment ideas and delivering results.
- Bachelor’s degree required; CFA certification is advantageous but not a prerequisite.
- Possess a decidedly process driven approach that provides you with a real edge.
- Advanced analytical mindset paired with solid quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrate a desire to build strong relationships and collaborate with dynamic teams.
- Be continuously curious and enjoy the act of in-depth fundamental research.
Further Context
- The firm's culture is one of collaboration and excellence: every perspective is judged against its actual merit.
- Those at the firm benefit from an established set of resources and infrastructure as well as the opportunity to receive global exposure and networking opportunities.
- A clear and consistently competitive progression path awaits successful applicants.
- If you can thrive in such a dynamic and continuously evolving environment, a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package awaits you.
Pre-Application
- Please only apply if you are open to working full time in Chicago.
- Please do not apply if you're looking for contract or remote work.
- Please ensure you meet the required experience section prior to applying
- Allow 2-10 working days for a response to any job enquiry.
- Your application is subject to our privacy policy, found here: https://www.thurnpartners.com/privacy-policy
