Equity Research Analyst Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

About Us:

FirstWave is a long/short hedge fund launching in July 2025 with an expected $300+ million AUM. FirstWave’s investment strategy is built upon deep research to find the most undervalued and misunderstood growth companies with the strongest fundamentals and most compelling valuation and under-appreciated catalysts in an attempt to identify the best asymmetric risk/reward opportunities. While it’s great to have a high batting average, we believe a high slugging percentage is way more important when generating outsized returns over the long-term which means we want our highest conviction ideas to be our biggest positions. We hedge our high-beta growth strategy using a combination of ETFs, single stock shorts and options.

Position Overview:

As a generalist Equity Research Analyst, you will be responsible for in-depth coverage of 30-50 stocks across a range of sectors. Your work will drive investment decisions on both the long and short side of the portfolio. You will engage in full-cycle fundamental analysis-everything from dissecting 10-Ks to building dynamic investment models and engaging with trading and portfolio managers. You’ll also be expected to present your highest-conviction ideas to the investment committee with clarity, depth, and conviction.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct deep-dive fundamental research on companies across multiple sectors Monitor and analyze information from earnings reports, SEC filings, industry publications, and other public and proprietary data sources Build and maintain detailed financial and valuation models Write thorough and actionable investment research reports Regularly pitch differentiated, alpha-generating long and short investment ideas to the team Participate in earnings calls, attend investor/industry conferences, and track relevant macroeconomic trends Interface with investor relations teams, sell-side analysts, and industry experts to refine views Maintain and update a watchlist of high-conviction names and potential opportunities Collaborate with PMs and traders to align research insights with portfolio positioning

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in equity research (buy-side or sell-side) Willing to be a generalist ie comfortable covering a wide range of sectors and business models Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, LBO, comps, etc.) Excellent writing, presentation, and communication abilities Deep understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and capital markets Highly self-directed, intellectually curious, and process-oriented Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CFA a plus Hedge fund experience preferred especially if it was a long/short equity strategy Proven ability to generate actionable investment ideas Familiarity with financial databases and tools (Bloomberg, FactSet, CapIQ, etc.) Sector specialization is welcome, but a flexible, generalist mindset is preferred

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to join a hedge fund at an early stage and play a crucial role in our success over the next 10+ years Competitive compensation package with performance incentives Full benefits including 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance Exposure to a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment Collaborative, high-integrity, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to the

CEO Compensation:

Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) with company-based performance bonus and individual-based performance bonus.

To Apply:

You can apply through LinkedIn or you can send a resume and cover letter to jobs@firstwavefund.com Please put “Equity Research Analyst” in the subject line.