US L/S Equity Analyst - Consumer

Position: Investment Analyst  

Team: Consumer Equity Long/Short  

Location: San Francisco  

Company Overview:

Verition Fund Management LLC (“Verition”) is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Credit, Fixed Income & Macro, Convertible & Volatility Arbitrage, Event-Driven, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets, and Quantitative Strategies.

Role Summary:  

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Investment Analyst to join an Consumer Equity Long/Short team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3+ years of experience in equity research, investment banking, private equity, or other relevant industry role covering Consumer public equities. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct in-depth fundamental research and analysis on industrials sector companies.

- Develop and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses.

- Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic factors impacting the sector.

- Support portfolio manager in portfolio construction and risk management.

- Participate in meetings with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts.

- Continuously update and improve investment theses based on new information and market developments.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. 

- 1-3+ years of relevant experience focused on the consumer sector.

- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of financial statements, modeling, and valuation techniques.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- High level of intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and a keen attention to detail.

- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.