Equity Research Analyst - Semiconductors & Hardware
New York, NY | Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund | $15bn+ AUM
Our client is a leading $15bn+ multi-strategy hedge fund seeking to hire a Semis & Hardware Equity Research Analyst to join an established Portfolio Manager's team in New York City.
This is an expansion hire, reflecting continued growth and capital allocation within a highly successful technology investment strategy. The Portfolio Manager has developed a strong track record investing across the technology landscape and is looking to add a dedicated sector specialist to further build out coverage across the semiconductor and hardware ecosystem.
The strategy has a global investment mandate with a primary emphasis on US equities, and a particular focus on identifying differentiated long and short opportunities across semiconductors, semiconductor equipment, AI infrastructure, components, systems, networking, and broader hardware-related verticals.
The Opportunity
You will work directly with an experienced Portfolio Manager as a key member of a lean, high-impact investment team. The role offers significant exposure to the investment decision-making process and the opportunity to develop deep sector ownership across one of the most attractive and rapidly evolving areas of global equity markets.
Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting fundamental bottom-up research across the semiconductor and hardware sectors
- Building and maintaining detailed financial and valuation models
- Developing differentiated long and short investment ideas
- Performing industry analysis, channel checks, expert calls, and supply-chain research
- Meeting with company management teams, industry participants, and sell-side analysts
- Monitoring earnings, industry trends, competitive dynamics, and key catalysts
- Presenting investment recommendations directly to the Portfolio Manager
- Expanding and refining the team's global coverage universe
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 3+ years of equity research experience covering semiconductors, semiconductor equipment, hardware, networking, storage, or adjacent technology sectors
- Strong fundamental analytical and financial modelling capabilities
- Demonstrated passion for investing and public markets
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate investment views with conviction
- A deep understanding of technology industry drivers and competitive dynamics
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-oriented investment environment
Our client is particularly interested in candidates with buyside experience, though outstanding sell-side analysts and associates covering the sector will also be given serious consideration.
Why Join?
- Join a highly regarded Portfolio Manager with meaningful capital and an established track record
- Opportunity to become a key sector specialist within a growing investment team
- Direct exposure to portfolio construction and investment decision-making
- Work within one of the industry's leading multi-strategy hedge fund platforms
- Significant scope for long-term growth, responsibility, and career progression
Location & Compensation
- Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York City
- Compensation: Highly competitive base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus directly linked to team performance
- Comprehensive benefits package
This represents a compelling opportunity for an ambitious technology investor looking to deepen their exposure to the semiconductor and hardware ecosystem while working alongside a respected Portfolio Manager at a premier hedge fund platform.
