Junior Hedge Fund Analyst

We are looking for a Junior Hedge Fund Analyst for one of our client. The successful candidate will be involved in the full investment cycle across hedge funds and liquid public strategies, including research, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, manager interactions and market analysis.

An asset management firm.

Description

Investment Research & Coverage

• Monitor the universe of hedge funds and liquid alternative strategies, including performance, risk metrics, exposures and market context.
• Source, screen and analyse new hedge fund candidates; maintain and enhance the internal research database.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative due diligence on hedge fund managers (performance attribution, risk factor decomposition, correlation analysis, operational checks, etc.).
• Maintain a strong and active industry network (managers, prime brokers, independent analysts, peers, prospects).

Portfolio Management Support

• Contribute to the management of the firm's hedge fund portfolios, including allocation monitoring and liquidity management.
• Assist with portfolio construction, optimisation, stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Prepare investment memos, committee materials and monitoring reports.

Monitoring & Ongoing Review

• Provide continuous oversight of existing investments: monitoring of KPIs, exposures, drawdowns, operational updates and risk indicators.
• Ensure regular review cycles, documenting findings and escalating relevant issues.

Market & Strategy Analysis

• Conduct research on market trends, macro developments and strategy-specific drivers (equity L/S, macro, credit, quant, event-driven, etc.).
• Support the team with ad?hoc analysis and research initiatives.

Operational & Reporting Responsibilities

• Liaise with administrators, custodians and service providers regarding subscriptions, redemptions, trade flows and operational queries.
• Assist in the preparation of client reporting, presentations and performance commentaries.

Profile

Education

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Financial Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in hedge funds, multi?manager platforms, asset management, investment research, risk analytics or a related field.
• Strong interest in alternative investments and hedge fund strategies.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to manipulate and interpret data.
• Excellent command of Excel (VBA is a plus); experience with Bloomberg, Morningstar, eVestment or similar tools is an advantage.
• Understanding of fund due diligence processes and risk metrics.

Soft Skills

• Curious, detail-oriented, proactive and willing to learn.
• Strong communication skills in French and English (both required).
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional with initial experience in alternative investments or asset management who wishes to grow in a sophisticated and entrepreneurial environment.