L/S Equity Analyst

Equity Analyst

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are working with a diversified investment platform with both traditional and alternative strategies, who is seeking a highly intelligent and driven Equity Analyst to join its Dubai team. Reporting directly to the Portfolio Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping investment decisions by generating differentiated insights, building robust financial models, and delivering high-conviction research. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hedge fund–style environment where intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and analytical rigor are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct deep-dive fundamental company analysis: financials, business models, market positioning, growth drivers, and competitive dynamics.
• Build, maintain, and refine sophisticated valuation models (DCF, comps, scenario and sensitivity analysis).
• Monitor macroeconomic, sector, and regulatory developments and assess their impact on portfolio positions.
• Prepare clear, high-impact investment memos and recommendations for discussion with the Portfolio Manager and investment committee.
• Interact with company management teams, industry specialists, and the broader investment community to test and sharpen investment theses.
• Actively track and monitor portfolio performance, highlight risks and catalysts, and suggest tactical adjustments.
• Collaborate with other analysts to share insights and develop cross-sector investment perspectives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline; advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) a plus.
• CFA qualification (or strong progress toward it) strongly preferred.
• minimum 3–5 years of experience in equity research, hedge funds, or buy-side investment analysis. Experience in GCC / emerging markets is a plus.
• Outstanding financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with Bloomberg/Refinitiv.
• Exceptional intellectual ability: curious, independent thinker, capable of connecting macro trends with micro company insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to defend and articulate investment ideas directly to senior decision-makers.
• High integrity, resilience, and ability to operate under pressure in a performance-driven culture.