Equity Analyst - Consumer/Retail

Rockefeller Capital Management•New York, NY

3d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

VantageRock Capital is the hedge fund strategy within Rockefeller’s Asset Management business. VantageRock Capital is a fundamental-based, U.S. focused, multi-sector long/short equity hedge fund strategy. It typically runs with low net exposure and is focused on investing in stocks that it believes have asymmetric risk/reward and strong alpha generation. VantageRock is led by Avery Sheffield, and she and her team are focused on generating alpha and delivering compelling performance. Position VantageRock is seeking an Equity Analyst to join their growing team. We are looking for a candidate who has a deep curiosity about the world and a strong passion for investing. Candidates are required to have at least 2-4 years of experience as an Equity Research Analyst at either a sell-side research firm, hedge fund, or long-only investment firm. Prior experience in Consumer/Retail is required for this role. The Equity Analyst will work directly with co-founders Avery Sheffield and Dan Rosenthal as well as their team of Equity Analysts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance is required
At least 2-4 years of experience as an Equity Research Analyst at a sell-side research firm, hedge fund, or long-only investment firm
Prior experience in Consumer/Retail is required
Independent thinking
High level of curiosity
Willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and comfort in taking a contrarian views when appropriate
Openness to changing your mind when theses do not play out as anticipated
Strong work ethic
Demonstrated passion for investing in the stock market
Strong analytical skills
Effective communication skills and the ability to convey information clearly in written and verbal form
Ability to work well in a small team environment
Exhibit integrity, responsibility, empathy, enthusiasm and proactivity

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth fundamental research on companies and industries
Interact with company management teams and industry experts
Attend conferences/conference calls and analyst meetings for the purpose of better understanding the companies and industries that you follow
Carry out quarterly earnings previews and post-quarter write-ups for all relevant companies in the portfolio
Write up relevant news in the sector each morning before our morning call
Conduct financial modeling and valuation analysis, write up investment theses and discuss findings with colleagues
Generate high conviction conclusions and make investment recommendations to the Portfolio Manager and the team
Connect regularly with VantageRock co-founders as well as other colleagues in a collaborative manner