Analyst - Boston Hedge Fund


Company:: Huxley Associates
Location:: Boston, MA
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Asset Management

Yrs of Exp:: 2+ to 5 years
Posted:: 2/6/2013

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Job Description

We are seeking analysts from ALL backgrounds to become experts in the diverse business challenges of a global hedge fund. Successful candidates are creative problem-solvers and self-starters who have the proven ability to produce results. As all analysts at the firm begin our comprehensive investment training program, finance experience is not required and candidates with an academic background in the liberal arts, computer science, and accounting are encouraged to apply. Analysts at the firm make use of strong analytical skills to identify risks and propose solutions that will positively impact the company's long-term growth and success. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, quantitative reasoning ability, and a rigorous work ethic are prerequisites. You will report to the COO.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Equity and fixed income borrow trading
Bank financing negotiations
Portfolio valuation
Management of multi-asset class trade settlement processes
Collateral and tax optimization
Hedge fund corporate and legal structuring
In-depth knowledge of the differing legal, trading, and operational implications of investing in a wide variety of financial instruments and markets
Improvement of the business efficiency of all the firm's internal groups, including Research, Trading, Legal/Compliance, and Software Development.

Qualifications:

BA or Masters from a top institution
0-5 years prior working experience
Required for consideration:

90% of max GPA
90% of max score in standardized quantitative tests (SAT, GRE, GMAT)
85% of max score in English language/reading comprehension tests.

Highly qualified candidates should contact Matthew Gallira with Huxley Associates to apply.

To find out more about Huxley Associates please visit www.huxley.com

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