Senior Research Analyst, Hedge Funds
• Responsible for research coverage of Long/Short Equity, Discretionary Global Macro, Systematic Global Macro, Event-Driven and Structured Product hedge fund strategies• Sources hedge fund managers through industry contacts, conferences and custom built database screening tools• Performs manager due diligence, which includes: initial screening, review of fund offering memorandums, financial statements, due diligence questionnaires, historical fund letters and risk reports• Conducts onsite meetings at hedge fund manager offices• Composes detailed investment recommendation memos based on independent research of managers• Presents manager recommendations to the internal investment committee to get final approval for buy list inclusion• Holds calls quarterly with buy list, pipeline and high client exposure funds within the strategy coverage universe • Works with clients to educate them about hedge fund strategies and assist with hedge fund portfolio construction and manager allocations• Designed and created hedge fund portfolios for 17 institutional clients, including pension plans, endowments and foundations (mandate sizes range from $14mm to $2bn). The portfolio construction process utilizes bottoms up manager selection and a quantitative review including stress testing and scenario analysis• Co-authored a white paper that builds the case for sector specific long/short equity healthcare focused funds