Associate/VP, Research Analyst

Fortress Investment Group•New York, NY

37d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth multi-manager investment platform within Fortress Investment Group at an early stage of its development. The role offers significant exposure to the investment process and the opportunity to work directly with experienced portfolio managers and senior investment professionals. We are looking for someone who can connect capital markets intelligence with fundamental investment analysis, someone who understands how transactions get done, but can also assess what a company is fundamentally worth and translate that analysis into actionable investment ideas. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility and the opportunity to help shape the platform as it grows.

Requirements

5-10 years of relevant experience in equity capital markets, investment banking, equity research, sales & trading, or a related investment role.
Demonstrated ability to conduct fundamental analysis, financial modeling and valuation work.
Strong understanding of equity capital markets, transaction mechanics, investor behavior, and market structure.
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable investment conclusions.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced investment environment.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Intellectual curiosity, initiative and a genuine interest in investing and financial markets

Nice To Haves

Experience on a sell-side equity syndicate desk is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze equity capital markets activity including IPOs, follow-ons, block trades, accelerated bookbuilds, lockup expirations and other equity and equity-linked transactions.
Provide timely, actionable analysis of market conditions, investor positioning, demand, transaction dynamics, and aftermarket performance.
Conduct fundamental research and valuation analysis of companies and sectors, including financial modeling, earnings analysis, valuation methodologies, and assessment of key investment drivers and risks.
Evaluate primary and secondary equity offerings as potential investment opportunities, incorporating both transaction-specific dynamics and underlying company fundamentals and valuation.
Work closely with portfolio managers to identify, develop, and evaluate investment ideas arising from equity capital markets activity.
Maintain and leverage relationships with investment banks, syndicate desks, sales teams, and other market participants to generate differentiated market intelligence.
Analyze deal terms, order books, pricing, allocations, and investor behavior, and translate these insights into actionable investment recommendations.
Develop analytical tools and frameworks to monitor issuance activity, market trends, valuation, and relative value.
Contribute to the continued development of the platform’s equity capital markets capabilities.