Job Description

Job Description

Please do not apply for this position unless you have spent the last 7+ years doing equity research at hedge fund, long only fund, mutual fund or investment firm?

Please do not apply for this position unless you already live in the Miami area or you're willing/able to relocate in the next 4-6 weeks.

If you don't meet both of the above criteria your application will be rejected immediately.

About Us:

FirstWave is a long/short hedge fund launching October 2025 with approximately $400+ million AUM. FirstWave’s investment strategy is built around deep research to find the most undervalued and under-appreciated growth companies with the strongest fundamentals and most compelling valuations including identifiable and meaningful catalysts to position the portfolio into the best asymmetric risk/reward opportunities. We value high conviction, disciplined risk management and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Position Overview:

As a generalist Equity Research Analyst, you will be responsible for in-depth coverage of 30–50 stocks across a range of sectors. Your work will drive investment decisions on both the long and short side of the portfolio. You will engage in full-cycle fundamental analysis—everything from dissecting 10-Ks to building dynamic investment models and engaging with trading and portfolio managers. You’ll also be expected to present your highest-conviction ideas to the investment committee with clarity, depth, and conviction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct deep-dive fundamental research on companies across multiple sectors
• Monitor and analyze information from earnings reports, SEC filings, industry publications, and other public and proprietary data sources
• Build and maintain detailed financial and valuation models
• Write thorough and actionable investment research reports
• Regularly pitch differentiated, alpha-generating long and short investment ideas to the team
• Participate in earnings calls, attend investor/industry conferences, and track relevant macroeconomic trends
• Interface with investor relations teams, sell-side analysts, and industry experts to refine views
• Maintain and update a watchlist of high-conviction names and potential opportunities
• Collaborate with PMs and traders to align research insights with portfolio positioning

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in equity research (preferably the buy-side)
• Willing to be a generalist ie comfortable covering a wide range of sectors and business models
• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, LBO, comps, etc.)
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication abilities
• Deep understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and capital markets
• Highly self-directed, intellectually curious, and process-oriented
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CFA a big plus
• Hedge fund experience preferred especially if it was a long/short equity strategy
• Proven ability to generate actionable investment ideas
• Familiarity with financial databases and tools (Bloomberg, FactSet, CapIQ, etc.)
• Sector specialization is welcome, but a generalist is preferred

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to join a hedge fund at an early stage and play a crucial role in our success over the next 10+ years
• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives
• Full benefits including 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance
• Exposure to a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment
• Collaborative, high-integrity, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to the CEO

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) plus team and individual performance bonuses.

To Apply:

• You can apply through LinkedIn or you can send a resume and cover letter to jobs@firstwavefund.com
• Please put "Senior Equity Analyst” in the subject line.

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