Senior Analyst

We have partnered with a hedge fund that is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Analyst with expertise in the Internet sector to join our investment team. The ideal candidate will have a track record of deep industry knowledge, analytical rigor, and the ability to identify high-conviction investment opportunities. This role will involve in-depth research, financial modeling, and running a carve-out in collaboration with the portfolio manager to drive alpha generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research and analysis of internet sector companies
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to forecast earnings, cash flows, and valuation metrics for targeted companies.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, competitive landscapes, and technological advancements to anticipate potential impacts on companies within the sector.
• Identify, research, and present high-conviction long and short investment ideas, based on in-depth understanding of company fundamentals, market positioning, and macro trends.
• Engage with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts to gather insights and validate investment theses.
• Prepare detailed investment memos, presenting actionable ideas and insights to portfolio managers.
• Track and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio companies, assessing potential market impacts and adjusting investment views accordingly.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA, CFA) is preferred.
• Experience running a carve-out with a successful track record.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an analyst, ideally within a hedge fund, with a primary focus on the internet sector.
• Deep understanding of internet business models, including experience analyzing SaaS, e-commerce, digital advertising, and subscription services.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, including DCF, LBO, and relative valuation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to synthesize large datasets and draw actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex investment ideas to portfolio managers.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, and other relevant financial research tools; experience with alternative data sources is a plus.