Head of Research / Top Tier Hedge Fund | Dallas, TX

We are looking for a Head of Research to support the founder and CIO of a newly founded, promising young Hedge Fund with a long term strategy across a multitude of asset classes, with a focus in technology, financial services, and healthcare. Our investment thesis is anchored in allocating capital to high quality businesses and partners. The firm focuses on balancing long-term investments with tactical opportunities and aims to achieve consistent returns.

Position Summary:

The Head of Research will assist in portfolio construction and strategy, general market and company research, portfolio and investment analytics, external manager due diligence, and monitoring existing investments.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and report on existing public and private portfolio investments
• Assist in due diligence, analysis and evaluation of new fund and co-investment opportunities
• Conduct detailed research on public and private companies
• Generate new investment ideas to be added to Public/Private Portfolio
• Review Limited Partner agreements and other legal documents for fund investments
• Monitor and stay informed about current market dynamics
• Travel periodically to meet with managers and conduct diligence
• Prepare reports and materials for internal investment meetings and participate in investment decisions

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in finance, accounting, economics, or engineering
• 7-10 years of experience in finance within an investment management organization (Family Offices, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Asset Management or Endowments/Foundations)
• Excellent proficiency in Excel/Financial Modeling and has great attention to detail and quantitative skills
• Deep fundamental expertise, keen sense of the market and passion for investing
• Familiarity with multiple asset classes (Equities, Credit, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Natural Resources, Real Estate)
• Ability to take initiative and lead new endeavors

Personal Qualifications

• Organized, efficient and skilled with project management
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious and a clear thinker
• High Integrity with strong moral values
• Strong oral and written communicator
• Team oriented and can work in a small office environment

Compensation $225k-275k base DOE + bonus and relocation assistance

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