Public Markets Research Analyst

About the Opportunity We are a private family office in Doha seeking a Public Markets Research Analyst to own research and idea generation across US and global developed-market equities for our public markets allocation. This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role: you will work directly with the Principal, with no layers between your analysis and the investment decision. This is a front-office public markets position: liquid, listed securities, daily market pricing and active portfolio decisions. It is not a private equity, venture capital, M&A or investment banking deal-execution role. The role combines deep fundamental research with quantitative and systematic methods , plus working knowledge of fund vehicles (ETFs, mutual funds, hedge funds) for both direct security selection and manager due diligence. We want someone who has run institutional-grade process at a hedge fund, asset manager, bank or offshore research team serving global clients, and who is excited to apply it in a lean, fast-moving, principal-led environment. What You Will Do • Research US-listed and global developed-market equities, maintaining a coverage list and a live idea pipeline • Build and maintain financial models (DCF, comparables, scenario and sensitivity analysis) from US GAAP/IFRS financials, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and earnings calls • Apply quantitative techniques (factor screening, backtesting, mean-variance and portfolio optimization) to support security selection and portfolio construction • Evaluate third-party ETFs, mutual funds and hedge funds relevant to our exposure, including basic manager due diligence • Track macro developments (Fed policy, rates, earnings seasons), sector rotation and thematic trends, and translate them into clear, actionable views • Write concise investment notes, research memos and recommendations for the Principal • Monitor portfolio performance, attribution and risk metrics against relevant benchmarks • Use Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, Visible Alpha or similar platforms for screening, data gathering and analysis • Present findings clearly to a non-analyst audience, adjusting depth and complexity as needed What You Bring (Must-Haves) • 3+ years of hands-on coverage of US-listed and/or global developed-market equities in a front-office public markets role at a hedge fund, asset manager, or equity research team (buy-side or sell-side, including offshore teams serving global clients), working with liquid, listed securities and daily market pricing. Experience limited to Indian domestic equities, or primarily in private equity, venture capital, M&A, corporate finance or deal execution, will not meet this requirement. • Demonstrated experience building DCF and comps models from US GAAP financials and SEC filings, and familiarity with US sector frameworks and earnings cycles • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field (Master's a plus) • Working knowledge of the fund ecosystem (mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds), including basic fund and manager due diligence • Exposure to quantitative and systematic investing concepts: factor models, backtesting, portfolio optimization • Advanced Excel; working familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet or similar • Excellent written and verbal English Strongly Preferred • CFA Charter, or Level II/III passed • Background at a quantitative or systematic hedge fund, global asset manager, or institutional equity research team • Product knowledge of structured notes (FCNs, Phoenix autocallables, step-down notes , accumulators/decumulators) , including payoff mechanics, risk profile and suitability assessment • Prior experience working in or with the US, UK, Singapore or Hong Kong markets, or with global offshore research teams in India Who You Are • Self-directed and comfortable without large team infrastructure • Intellectually curious, with high analytical rigor • Trusted with sensitive principal and portfolio information, with high integrity and discretion • An owner: you flag risks and opportunities before being asked • Able to translate institutional-grade process into a lean, fast-moving environment Why This Role • Direct access to the Principal and real influence on capital allocation • Broad mandate across US and global equities, funds and structured products • Relocation to Doha, Qatar, with a competitive tax-free compensation package • Long-term growth as the family office's public markets platform expands • 3+ years of hands-on coverage of US-listed and/or global developed-market equities in a front-office public markets role at a hedge fund, asset manager, or equity research team (buy-side or sell-side, including offshore teams serving global clients), working with liquid, listed securities and daily market pricing. Experience limited to Indian domestic equities, or primarily in private equity, venture capital, M&A, corporate finance or deal execution, will not meet this requirement. • Demonstrated experience building DCF and comps models from US GAAP financials and SEC filings, and familiarity with US sector frameworks and earnings cycles • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field (Master's a plus) • Working knowledge of the fund ecosystem (mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds), including basic fund and manager due diligence • Exposure to quantitative and systematic investing concepts: factor models, backtesting, portfolio optimization • Advanced Excel; working familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet or similar • Excellent written and verbal English Strongly Preferred • CFA Charter, or Level II/III passed • Background at a quantitative or systematic hedge fund, global asset manager, or institutional equity research team • Product knowledge of structured notes (FCNs, Phoenix autocallables, step-down notes , accumulators/decumulators) , including payoff mechanics, risk profile and suitability assessment • Prior experience working in or with the US, UK, Singapore or Hong Kong markets, or with global offshore research teams in India Who You Are • Self-directed and comfortable without large team infrastructure • Intellectually curious, with high analytical rigor • Trusted with sensitive principal and portfolio information, with high integrity and discretion • An owner: you flag risks and opportunities before being asked • Able to translate institutional-grade process into a lean, fast-moving environment