Hedge Fund - Jr. Equity Research Analyst – Retail Team (Long/Short)

FIRM OVERVIEW

J. Goldman & Co., L.P. (“JGC”) is an independent investment manager founded in 1986 by Jay G. Goldman and has been in continuous operation for three decades. JGC’s investment philosophy is based upon fundamental analysis, a comprehensive understanding of the capital markets and disciplined execution on investment ideas. JGC seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns in all market conditions with low correlation and low volatility. The firm employs a rigorous process to identify, evaluate and allocate capital to the best ideas of its investment professionals. JGC is a meritocracy where teamwork is demanded, talent is rewarded, and absolute integrity is required.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The firm is seeking a Jr. Equity Research Analyst to join our Equity Long/Short Retail team. Working directly with Portfolio Managers and other analysts, this person will be an integral part of the research process by providing data driven research and insights. The Jr. Equity Research Analyst will be passionate about alternative data and how it can be layered with traditional fundamental research to enhance the investment process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·Serve as the Retail team’s primary liaison to the central Alternative Data team and collaborate to leverage alternative data in testing fundamental hypotheses.

·Conduct company and industry fundamental research to develop a deep understanding of key business and industry drivers within the coverage universe and other related/adjacent industries.

·Track company KPIs and analyze vs. correlated data; create high-level estimates throughout the quarter and for earnings previews.

·Conduct primary research such as compiling website inventory/promotional information, conducting store visits, and employing other creative data collection methods.

·Research existing and new datasets - highlight sentiment incongruity or other data anomalies/thoughts and communicate ideas to PMs.

·Create, maintain, and update company financial models.

·Clearly and effectively communicate and articulate actionable equity ideas.

·Explore and stay informed of emerging trends/data sets/initiatives/companies which are or who may become important innovators.

·Attend meetings, conferences and other company or industry events as required.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

·Bachelors’ degree required complemented by a strong academic record (3.5+ GPA preferred) from a competitive institution/program including successful coursework in Accounting & Finance.

·Minimum 2+ years of experience conducting equity research or investment analysis on the buy-side or sell-side

·Experience analyzing alternative data sets such as credit card & debit card transactions, foot traffic/geolocation data, consumer surveys, web scraped data, etc…

·Experience evaluating retail companies with passion for the subject matter and/or experience working at a retail company.

·Demonstrated passion for the equity markets, investing and analyzing companies.

·Professional experience building financial models combined with strong accounting knowledge.

·Professional or educational experience working with data; Python programming experience strongly preferred.

·Advanced Microsoft Excel including dynamic named ranges, index/match, parsing etc., VBA preferred but not required.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should excel in the following areas:

·Research / Creative Problem Solving- the individual displays strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, asks intelligent questions and maintains confidentiality.

·Quality control- the individual consistently demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, monitors work to ensure quality and possesses a strong attention to detail and a drive for results reflecting an ownership mentality.

·Drive – the individual possesses a competitive and self-motivated mindset and work ethic.

·Dependability- the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.

·Interpersonal skills- the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to new ideas, effectively communicates and partners with others at the firm. The individual possesses the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and mutual consideration

·Planning/organizing- the individual possesses impressive organizational skills, prioritizes, and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.

·Written communication- the individual demonstrates superior writing/drafting skills, presents information clearly and concisely, and can read and interpret written information with ease.

The Firm offers a total compensation package that includes a base salary and discretionary performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.Consistent with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the currently anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $175,000, which is specific to New York City and New York State.When crafting an offer of employment and total compensation package for candidates, the Firm may incorporate a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, an individual’s experience level and qualifications.

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