Research Analyst – Hedge Fund Executive Search at Clifton Global

Clifton Global stands out as a unique global executive search firm. Established in 2016, with over three decades of expertise, they have developed an exceptional offering that combines portfolio management, risk management, quantitative research, and data science. The firm's extensive experience in partnering with and satisfying the needs of prestigious financial institutions worldwide is a testament to its expertise. They focus on long-term executive hiring solutions and offer advisory services in that regard.

They offer you

· An autonomous working environment

· Proximity to the Partners offering a superior learning opportunity. Both Partners come from the top 5 global executive search firms

· Top 10 multi-strategy global Hedge Funds and Proprietary Trading House clients

· Regular exposure to influential senior executives

· The opportunity to take on management responsibilities

· Flexibility - to work anywhere

· Hands-on training - directly working and learning from the Founding Partners

· High levels of exposure, responsibility, and decision-making

· A flat structure

· Salary up to 35k base

· Bonus up to 30% of base salary

The role

As our client continues to grow, they are looking for an ambitious Research Analyst to join and help champion the firm’s research process. This is a crucial hire, and the firm will be fully invested in the development, mentorship, and career progression of the successful candidate. The location is flexible, with the Partners being based in Bath, UK, and Melbourne, Australia. You will be detail-focused, with a ‘can-do’, confident & inquisitive mindset.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct research (identifying suitable candidates) for specialized technology, data science, and quantitative research hiring for global technology and financial services firms

· Create quality long lists of candidates for multiple searches at one time, ultimately providing first-rate, hireable ‘short lists’ of candidates

· A self-motivated and intuitive approach to digesting relevant daily press and articles to assist the firm’s wider market knowledge

· Be comfortable contacting ‘Sourcing’ individuals for potential candidate recommendations/ market intelligence

· Continually improve the research process and proprietary database with innovative ideas

· Balance ad hoc projects whilst sustaining longer-term projects

· Possess a basic knowledge of hedge funds and proprietary trading and a desire to work on technology-focused hiring, e.g., developers, engineers, and other related technology-focused positions