NYC hedge fund seeks experienced UNIX Administrator.  The candidate must be a networking guru and possess the expertise to build a system from the ground up.  This is a senior position for an absolutely solid performer.  Experience with MAC and LINUX is essential.  Superior compensation offered for quality/ Hands On individual.  NYC location. 

For consideration please forward your resume in MS WORD format to ian@comprehensiverecruiting.com and reference MLG 737

Global trading advisor is seeking a Market Data Manager to play a lead role supporting the research group, providing the development of the data library and serving as the data guru for the team.

Responsibilities for this role include: This person will collect, clean, organize, locate and create datasets. They will manage real-time data entitlements and reconcile data billing. This person will also ensure completeness of pricing databases. Assist researchers in creating or transforming data and perform data research and data analysis toward the development of strategies

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will have MS; PhD desired
• Will have demonstrated track record of superior achievement
• Must be comfortable with financial data and its use in the investment research and analysis process
• Understanding of statistical concepts and practical experience working with large data sets
• Excellent technical and analytical skills with an ability to assimilate and clearly explain volumes of data
• Programming skills are a plus

Compensation is open, commensurate with experience.  Relocation will be provided if needed.

For immediate consideration please submit resume in Word format to:  ian@comprehensiverecruiting.com

New York based multi-strategy hedge fund is looking to add an experienced Credit Risk Analyst to the firm. This person will be a part of the Risk Management group, focusing on fixed income, convertible and equity securities, both investment grade and below-investment grade. This person will be primarily responsible for analyzing and understanding the individual and aggregate credit risks to the firm.

On a daily basis this person will interact regularly with analysts and portfolio managers to understand investment holdings; analyze prospects to determine structure and covenants of issues and existing holdings; analyze and assess risks of complex structured transactions. Prepare and/ or compile financial and operating information on the company under investigation; utilize quantitative and qualitative information obtained to determine financial, competitive advantages and disadvantages; Track economic, market and industry data of importance; Proactively monitor industry/sector developments; Build relationships with analysts, portfolio managers, and other investment professionals within the firm to maximize the flow of timely information and to assist in monitoring and analyzing all credits and industries.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years or more experience within and investment bank or hedge fund with a focus involving Credit Risk Analysis. Prefer Masters degree in Finance or quantitative discipline; Previous experience within the Risk Management function of an Investment Bank, Hedge Fund or other investments organization with exposure to fixed income and credit products; The candidate must have a high level of proficiency in credit analysis and accounting, with an emphasis on financial statement analysis; Ability to analyze and assess corporate and financial structures, covenants, interest rates and other terms; Knowledge of current events/trends impacting business issues (i.e. macro-economic, socio-political, industry, etc); Strong programming (VBA, SQL, SAS and C++) skills required.

Relocation will be provided if needed.

For immediate consideration please submit your resume in Word Format to: ian@comprehensiverecruiting.com