Research Analyst

Job Description
 

LGT CP’s Liquid Markets unit is managing portfolio solutions with a strong focus on alternative investments. LGT CP is expanding their global manager selection team with an additional Associate Director based in New York. The team is in charge of liquid investments via external managers (hedge funds and long only), whereby most of these allocations are implemented as segregated managed accounts by taking advantage of LGT CP’s proprietary platform.

Location

New York, NY

Reporting Relationships

Raimund Seeholzer, Partner and Co-Head of the External Managers Platform

Roger Hilty, Partner and Co-Head of the External Managers Platform

Role and Responsibilities

• Integral member of the global manager selection team with the ability to lead the sourcing, screening, analysis, and execution of hedge fund and long only investments mainly in the US, and with the possibility to expand into other liquid alternative strategies
• Perform in-depth investment due diligence, conduct analysis and modeling and lead investment proposals for the investment committee
• Interact with portfolio management teams on multi-alternatives and hedge fund portfolios as well as client mandates on investment themes and other relevant investment content
• Support and facilitate interaction with internal and external clients on periodic investment reviews and ad-hoc requests
• Prepare market analysis / research relating to hedge funds / liquid alternatives
• Support fund raising process by attending client meetings with focus on the US market

Requirements

Experience, Skills, and Personal Qualities

• 4+ years of experience in manager selection, with a focus on fundamentally driven investment strategies (Equity, Credit, Event-Driven and Relative Value)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with sound business judgment and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and Credentials

• University degree in finance/economics preferred
• Progress toward CFA designation is strongly preferred

Contact Information
 

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.

Kristina Dimeska

Human Resources

LGT Capital Partners (USA) Inc.

Contact:

+1 212-336-0651