Responsibilities

• Assume significant responsibility for the sourcing, review, monitoring and evaluation of Asian hedge fund managers, and make recommendations relative to these activities.
• Serve as primary analyst on certain of the firm's existing investments with Asian hedge fund managers. Monitor existing relationships with managers and communicate any potential issues/changes and investment opportunities to the team and Investment Committee.
• Perform due diligence on potential new investments with Asian hedge fund managers across various strategies and make written recommendations to the research group and investment committee.
• Write regular research reports on Asian hedge fund strategies and the industry broadly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. An advanced degree (MBA) and/or appropriate professional designation, such as a CFA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience with a proven track record of investment leadership and advancement in positions of increasing responsibility.
• Experience in hedge fund manager selection or monitoring of hedge fund investments required. Exposure to Asian hedge funds a plus.
• Fluency in English (includes reading and writing ability) is essential, and fluency in any Asian language is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proven success in a role that provides due diligence, research and interpretation of market environment, opportunities and investment strategies.
• Ability to travel.