Arcana · 1 month ago
Analyst (ex-IB / PE / Buy side)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expArcana is a portfolio intelligence platform used by hedge funds and asset managers to analyze performance and risk. They are seeking analysts who want to drive transformation by collaborating with product, engineering, and data science teams to build robust financial software tools.
AnalyticsFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Hiring Manager
Bo Peng
Responsibilities
Collaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to build robust portfolio intelligence tools and analytics components
Analyze portfolio- and security-level performance, risk, and attribution
Decompose returns to identify key drivers of alpha, beta, and idiosyncratic outcomes
Conduct market, macroeconomic, and security-level research to support client workflows and product insights
Validate, interpret, and clearly communicate financial metrics to both internal stakeholders and clients
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in a front-office financial role (investment banking, hedge fund, asset management, or similar)
Exceptional analytical and Excel skills, with strong proficiency in financial modeling and interpreting large datasets
Deep understanding of core investment concepts: portfolio theory, risk attribution, yield, drawdown, correlation, and volatility
Excellent at communicating with institutional clients—including portfolio managers, analysts, CIOs, and risk managers—with the ability to distill complex analysis into clear, actionable insights
Demonstrated deep interest in financial markets, investment strategies, and institutional workflows
Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
Familiarity with institutional investment processes, research platforms, and financial data tools
Bachelor's or Master's degree from a top-ranked university in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum GPA of 3.7 (required)
Preferred
CFA, FRM, or MBA is a strong plus
Experience with tools like Bloomberg, FactSet, or data programming languages (Python, R) is a bonus
Company
Arcana
Enabling institutional investors to understand risks, decompose performance, and isolate idiosyncratic differentiation
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-05-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Rich Falk-Wallace
Co-Founder & CEO
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