Equity Analyst - Long Short Hedge Fund- London (Insurance Sector)
A long short hedge fund in London is seeking a talented Equity Analyst with expertise in the insurance sector. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic investment team focused on market neutral strategies. Ideal candidates will have a background in either market neutral hedge funds or sell-side equity research, with deep knowledge of insurance stocks.
Your responsibilities will include:
Conduct detailed fundamental research and analysis of companies within the insurance sector.
Generate actionable long and short investment ideas to support the fund's market neutral strategy.
Build and maintain financial models to forecast company performance and assess valuation.
Monitor portfolio positions and stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic factors affecting the insurance sector.
Present investment theses and recommendations to portfolio managers and other team members.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; CFA designation preferred.
Proven experience as an Equity Analyst, with a focus on the insurance sector, either from a market neutral hedge fund or sell-side background.
Strong understanding of equity valuation techniques, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
Proficiency with financial databases and tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet, and Excel.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
If this role sounds interesting and applicable for your experience, please apply by sending a copy of your CV to fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com