Investment Research Associate (Hedge Fund - New York)

Role: Investment Research Associate The Investment Research Team sits at the critical intersection of fundamental equity analysis, primary intelligence, and compliance. Partnering directly with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and our Compliance organization, the team conducts rigorous, compliant qualitative research across global supply chains. By developing deep sub-industry expertise and engaging directly with private company executives and industry specialists, the team uncovers differentiated insights and inflection points that inform high-conviction investment decisions. We are seeking a high-caliber Investment Research Associate to expand the depth, scale, and strategic impact of our research platform. In this role, you will work closely with Leadership and Equity Investment teams to interrogate investment theses, identify market blind spots, and synthesize complex primary data into actionable intelligence. This role offers exceptional visibility into the investment process, direct exposure to industry executives, and the opportunity to become a subject-matter specialist in critical market verticals. Cultivate relationships and conduct structured, compliant qualitative interviews with private company executives, supply chain participants, and sector specialists via expert networks, industry conferences, and proprietary sourcing. Partner closely with Investment Professionals to understand active investment theses, test variant perceptions, and identify critical operational or supply chain blind spots. Synthesize primary interview findings and qualitative data points into concise, high-impact research notes and thematic reports that highlight key inflection points and commercial risks. Champion and adhere to the industry's highest ethical and compliance standards, strictly executing all protocols governing primary and supply chain research interactions. Bachelor’s degree with a demonstrated track record of strong academic achievement. ~0–3 years of experience in primary research, management consulting or expert network, investment banking, equity research or related roles. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to distill dense, qualitative conversations into sharp, executive-level summaries. ~ Outstanding organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple research workstreams in a fast-paced environment. In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax -free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs. This is a full-time role based in New York, NY.