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Healthcare Research Analyst

AB Arya Partners (“Arya”) is a separate business unit within AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB). AllianceBernstein is composed of five separate business units. Arya is fundamental long/short equity-focused multi-manager platform investing across industries and geographies.

Job Description:

As a healthcare focused Research Analyst, you will:

Gain insight to the challenging dynamics of working on an equity focused, long/short, multi-manager hedge-fund platform.
Acquire expertise working with a Portfolio Manager who is a seasoned US and European Healthcare sector expert.
Learn a process driven model for fundamental, in-depth analysis of an industry and subset of companies, and make contributions to forward-looking financial analysis.
Interact with trading, management, and other research teams across the firm.

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist in the construction and management of a portfolio of long/short equity & related instruments with a focus on generating high idiosyncratic returns.
Perform diligent & deep dive fundamental research on universe of investments.
Focus on commercial stage biotech and pharma companies.
Update individual models & research notes on stock ideas on a regular basis in keeping with the investment and compliance process requirements.
Analyze news, events, and catalysts (i.e. scientific and clinical trial data).
Attend conferences and industry events, while forging relationships with the relevant sell side analysts, salespeople, and research peers.

Describe the applications and business or enterprise functions the role supports:

The Arya Research Analyst will support a New York based US and European Healthcare Portfolio Manager, within AllianceBernstein’s Arya Partners business unit.

What makes this role unique or interesting (if applicable)?

The Arya Research Analyst role offers a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing team within AB. Our Portfolio Management teams are typically focused and nimble teams, where the analyst will have a high level of responsibility and be empowered to make an important contribution.

Qualifications, Experience, Education:

A candidate should possess:

Advanced science degree in medicine, biology, or pharmacology (MD, PhD, PharmD, Masters)
2-5 years job experience in finance which must include sellside or buyside (long only or hedge fund) experience
Excellent broad-based analytical skills with a strong quantitative background (may have credentials such as the CFA or CPA)
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Relentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest level
A consummate team player who seeks a highly rigorous and collegial environment for their career development.

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

In accordance with Section 8-107(32) as set forth in the New York City Human Rights Law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows:

Base Salary Range: $140,000-$150,000

Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards. In addition, AB provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick and vacation time off.

People of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.

New York City, New York