Data Analyst – Hedge Fund

📍 Location: New York, NY

💼 Experience: 3–5 years

About the Firm:

Our client is a reputable multi-strategy hedge fund. They are seeking a detail-oriented and market-savvy Data Analyst to join their New York team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the U.S. equity market and listed companies, along with a disciplined approach to data accuracy and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the firm’s equity database, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Collect, validate, and organize financial and market data from multiple sources.
• Monitor and track key metrics and corporate actions of U.S.-listed companies.
• Support the investment and research teams with data-driven insights and ad-hoc analyses.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency and reliability of equity data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a data analyst, preferably within buy-side, sell-side, or financial data providers.
• Strong understanding of U.S. equity markets and listed company fundamentals.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and managing ongoing data processes.
• Basic programming skills in Python, including data cleaning and simple automation tasks.
• Familiarity with data tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Bloomberg Terminal.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage large datasets efficiently.

Why Join:

• Opportunity to work closely with a seasoned investment team.
• Exposure to real-time market data and analytical decision-making processes.
• Competitive compensation and performance-driven culture.