Equity L/S Analyst
Pubblicato il 23-09-2026 - Austen Partners in Milano
pbJunior Equity Long/Short Analyst /b /ppbr/ppbLocation: /b Milan, Italy /ppbAUM: /b €400m /ppbStrategy: /b Equity Long/Short, Market Neutral /ppbr/ppbThe Role /b /ppMy client (hedge fund) is searching for a bJunior /b bEquity Long/Short Analyst /b to join their investment team in Milan, working closely with a bSenior L/S Portfolio Manager with 20 years of experience /b.
/ppbr/ppThey take an bopportunistic and tactical approach /b to investing, typically over a 3–6 month horizon.
The Analyst will play an active role in building updating financial models, researching stocks, and leveraging AI to drive efficiency to the investment process; supporting the Senior Portfolio Manager.
/ppbr/ppbResponsibilities /b /pulliBuild detailed bfinancial models from scratch /b and maintain them as new information emerges.
/liliConduct deep fundamental analysis of companies, financial statements, industries and competitors.
/liliMonitor bnews flow, earnings, corporate developments and market expectations /b.
/liliIdentify mispriced opportunities and develop clear bcatalyst paths /b over the relevant investment horizon.
/liliSpeak directly with bcompany management and Investor Relations /b.
/liliChallenge assumptions and continuously update the investment case as facts change.
/liliExplore and implement bAI and agentic AI tools /b to improve research, information gathering, and the investment process.
/li /ulpbr/ppbCandidate Profile /b /ppWe are looking for someone with b1–4 years of experience /b from one of the following backgrounds: /pulliSell-side / Equity Research /liliInvestment Banking / MA /liliBuy-side / Asset Management /liliAccounting, with strong financial statement analysis experience /li /ulpThe ideal candidate is: /pullibIntellectually curious /b and genuinely interested in investing.
/liliHighly analytical, with strong financial modelling and accounting fundamentals.
/liliA strong communicator, comfortable engaging with senior colleagues, management teams and Investor Relations.
/liliAdaptable and energised by a bfast-paced, high-accountability environment /b.
/liliAlready familiar with bAI /b, with a genuine willingness to incorporate agentic AI into the investment process.
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