Research Analyst

Title: Research Analyst

• Employer: Menta Capital LLC
• Salary: commensurate with experience
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Job Description:

  A San Francisco based hedge fund company is looking for a quantitative research analyst to research and develop global equity investment strategies.

  
  Job responsibilities include:
  

   Research and develop quantitative investment strategies for the global equity markets with an emphasis on fundamentally-based factor research.
   High degree of expertise in the areas of bottom-up accounting based research or top-down macroeconomic research.
   Job requirements will include:
  o Identifying new investment ideas.
  o Identifying and ferreting out relevant sources of data to support the research effort.
  o Gathering and cleaning data.
  o Coding statistical analyses.
   Interpreting and presenting the results.
  The ideal candidate will possess:
   Advanced degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline.
   3+ years experience in quantitative equity research
   Solid understanding of accounting, valuation, and fundamental analysis.
   Excellent quantitative skills, as evidenced by formal training in econometrics or statistics, and extensive experience in utilizing those skills for the analysis of financial data.
   Hands on research experience working with and analyzing large financial data sets using statistical tools (e.g. R/S+, MatLab, SAS etc.).
   Research experience with international data a plus.
   Effective written and oral communication skills.
   Recent PhD graduates with the relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply.

  
  We will offer the successful applicant a stimulating and collegial environment in a small dynamic firm, with the ability to "make a difference" to the long-term success of the company. We offer excellent benefits, and compensation based on experience.
  

• Contact Details: careers@mentacapital.com