Investment Analyst Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Hedge Fund Research group gathers, analyzes, and disseminates information and opinions on hedge funds for use by our investment teams and clients. A wide array of hedge fund strategies are covered including long/short equity, event-driven, global macro, and managed futures. The Investment Analyst (“IA”) is a key member of this highly collaborative group and participates in all aspects of the research process. The role is based in Boston and will focus primarily on fundamentally oriented strategies such as event-driven, merger arbitrage, multi-strategy, activist, and funds-of-hedge-funds. Investment Analysts complete an in-depth training program and receive ongoing training and mentorship from senior Research and Client Investment Directors. Because deep knowledge and experience are important for maximizing an IA’s time at C|A, we are looking for candidates who are interested in growing with our Research Team for at least 3-4 years.

Responsibilities

• Complete written research utilized by our clients and consultants to support investment decisions. This includes concise commentaries summarizing meetings with fund managers, in depth due diligence reports, and other periodic research including white papers exploring current topics of interest in the hedge fund industry.
• Utilize common analytical frameworks and develop unique analyses to assess hedge funds in terms of organization, investment strategy, performance, liquidity, fund terms, current portfolio positions, and other key attributes.
• Perform attribution analysis and prepare risk exposure reports.
• Aid senior team members in developing house opinions on hedge fund managers and markets through ongoing qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Help source new ideas and monitor existing managers by attending and participating in meetings with hedge fund portfolio managers and other senior personnel.
• Work on special projects that enhance Cambridge Associates’ knowledge of various security types and the ever-changing landscape of alternative investment strategies.
• Serve as a resource to colleagues seeking current information on investment opportunities, including data and analysis, comparisons across fund managers, and the opinion of the research team.
• Prepare performance exhibits and capital markets exhibits for monthly Hedge Fund Research meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a record of achievement. Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, and other similar majors preferred.
• Strong, demonstrated interest in investments and financial markets.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, initiative, and commitment to learning.
• Demonstrated command of written communication and strong business writing skills.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
• Must be eligible to work without restriction in the US.

All applications must include a resume and cover letter.

BASE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE:

• Pay Range Minimum: 80000
• Pay Range Maximum: 88500

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.