Investment Research Associate

Who We AreAlbourne is a global financial services company. Our objective is to advise our clients to be the best investors they can be. The company’s main areas of focus are fund research, portfolio and risk advice, FinTech and implementation. The Nicosia office opened in 1998, we currently have over 300 dynamic employees – and are looking to have more to join our teams across various functions.Role in BriefAlbourne Partner (Cyprus) Ltd is looking to expand the Investment Research Support team. The aim of the role is to work with Senior Investment Research Analysts with preparation of research reports and produce reports on HF and PM funds to expand Albourne’s coverage. We are looking for a committed, dedicated and self-motivated individual to fill the role.Insights to the Role

• Support Albourne’s Senior Investment Research Analysts with the preparation of research reports.
• Review fund documents and write initial reports on Hedge Funds and Private Market funds (with emphasis on ESG, D&I and Crypto funds) to expand Albourne’s coverage.
• Review hedge fund newsletters and prepare newsletter summary reports.
• Create watchlists based on fund participation at industry events to drive coverage. ​

Additional Responsibilities

• Database: To help ensure internal database is maintained with up to date information, including relevant emails and records of meetings and calls
• Timeliness: Meet deadlines imposed by management and clients.
• ​Other projects: Any other adhoc projects as requested by Head of Hedge Fund IDD or Daily line manager.
• Compliance: Report potential conflicts to compliance and work with compliance to ensure that conflict disclosures appear on written research reports.
• Represent Albourne well: Act as an ambassador for Albourne at industry events.

Who You Are

• University graduate or equivalent.
• Fluent English and Computer literacy skills are a prerequisite
• Some relevant prior work experience: knowledge or experience of alternative assets would be considered an advantage
• Strong written communication skills
• Proactive self-starter, proficient time management and multi-tasking
• Professional demeanour and strong interpersonal skills
• Systems literacy (MS Office, Excel)
• Travel (occasional)
• Abide by the HF IDD Group policies and procedures as well as the Albourne Group’s policies and procedures including but not limited to IFFM, compliance, and HFDB filing.
• Comply with terms of Albourne Compliance Manuals
• ​Complete relevant Albourne Certificates
• Attend Company Offsites

What We Offer

• Support for professional qualifications (such as CFA and CAIA)
• Career growth and tools for ongoing learning and development
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Provident fund
• Yearly bonus dependent upon performance and company growth
• Opportunity for international travel (i.e., short periods of secondment to other Albourne offices)
• 5 additional service recognition holidays in surplus to standard annual leave
• Albourne Training Days (minimum of 40 hours per year)
• Free office parking

What You’ll Enjoy

• A supportive, multi-cultural work environment
• Freedom to work independently, problem-solve and come up with creative solutions to complete tasks within required deadlines
• Explore different roles within Albourne after you master your current role. There are excellent opportunities for horizontal and vertical career progression
• Open plan office equipped with kitchen facilities and communal entertainment area
• Fun social activities
• Charity Day – a day in the year to work on a cause you are passionate about
• We are supportive of fitness, mental health and wellness; implementing company-wide sessions for people to partake in activities related to these areas

Albourne embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all its employees.We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Interested candidates should apply via the following applicant link: http://albourne.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=c7eff9af-7f0d-4b03-8fa0-0b858f0bb19b

Successful candidates would be required to comply with the terms of Albourne’s compliance manuals and procedures.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Please click the following link to view Albourne Partners (Cyprus) Ltd.’s Employee Privacy Notice