• Investment Analyst

    GE Aerospace (Norwalk, CT)


    Job Description Summary

    The Investment Analyst will be part of the team overseeing DB pension assets on behalf of General Electric Pension Trust. The Candidate will serve as a key member of the Absolute Return team focusing on non-directional and diversifying strategies. The Candidate will primarily be responsible for qualitative and quantitative monitoring of an existing portfolio of hedge fund investments, as well as underwriting new investment opportunities.

    Job Description

    Responsibilities

    + Act as a “generalist” on the team performing manager research and due diligence across a variety of hedge fund strategies.

    + Analyze underlying manager performance and assess performance relative to benchmarks, peers, and stated objectives.

    + Conduct regular one-on-one manager update meetings to monitor portfolio positioning, themes, and risk exposures.

    + Lead initial due diligence on potential investment opportunities and present manager recommendations.

    + Analyze overall portfolio performance and support prospective manager allocation changes.

    Qualifications/Requirements

    + A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (4+) years of role related experience.

    + 3-5 years of manager research experience with a background in alternative investments, preferably absolute return-oriented strategies.

    + Strong understanding of the hedge fund industry and familiarity with various hedge fund strategies.

    + Experience and demonstrated ability to quantitatively evaluate investment managers.

    + Prioritizes attention to detail and holds strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Familiarity with corporate pension investing and portable alpha investment strategies.

    + Ability to travel as required for initial and ongoing investment due diligence purposes.

    + Proficient user of eVestment, Bloomberg, FactSet, TS Venn, and Arcana.

    + Must be willing to work in-office in Norwalk, CT.

    + Preference for CFA, CAIA, and/or FRM charterholders/candidates.

     

    Additional Information

     

    GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

     

    GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

     

    **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

     

    GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.