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Who You'll Work With:

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.

What You'll Do:

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 Consumer 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
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
Update individual models & research notes on stock ideas on a regular basis in keeping with the investment and compliance process requirements
Conduct thematic research projects in the Consumer sector to contribute to the analysis of industry specific developments and trends
Attend conferences and industry events, while forging relationships with the relevant sell side analysts, salespeople, and research peers

What We're Looking For:

A bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
Must have 2-4 years of experience at either a hedge fund, equity research, investment banking or relevant industry experience covering the Consumer sector, with a preference of Consumer Staples
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

Who We Are:

As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.

With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations in 26 countries, our people are our advantage. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to clients, we’re looking for unique voices to help lead us forward. If you’re ready to challenge your limits and build your future, join us.

AB Arya Partners (“Arya”) is a separate business unit within AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB). AllianceBernstein is composed of five separate business units. Arya is the firm’s public-market alternatives business, primarily focused on fundamental long/short equity investing. The business is comprised of a global multi-manager hedge fund, as well as several sector- and strategy-specific long-short equity funds.

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: $150,000 to $175,000

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