Financial Writer

Our client is looking for: A highly talented writer who can help us “build our brand” by raising awareness of the company’s expertise, services, products and people, and further enhance our excellent reputation in the hedge fund industry. Our financial writer will translate complicated hedge fund and financial concepts/data into concise, spirited, engaging narrative for our investor newsletters, websites, brochures, marketing material and other customer communications. S/he also will compose press releases, white papers, and marketing presentations intended for the breadth of our target audience - high net worth investors, broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and institutional investors.

In addition to having outstanding writing talent, our financial writer must be a master project manager and collaborator. The typical project will involve: (1) Working with our visionary CEO to develop and expand his ideas; (2) collaborating with our Research Dept. to understand the firm’s strategic investment position and receiving supporting data (numbers and tables); (3) drafting the piece and fine-tuning it with the CEO; (4) partnering with our Marketing Dept. on graphics and “look and feel” matters; and (5) working with our Compliance Dept. to ensure that the copy is within regulatory requirements.

Essential requirements for this position are:

• Extensive financial writing experience
• Exceptional ability to write in both a conversational and academic style
• Deep and verifiable knowledge of hedge funds and the investment industry
• Market fluent - must understand and have genuine interest in market events and the current economic landscape
• Computer savvy – MS Office Suite and website technology
• Strong marketing ability (including familiarity with production and distribution)
• Outstanding project management and “execution” skills
• Superb collaboration ability and experience working with assertive personalities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort with deadlines and multi-tasking

A degree in Marketing, Communications, PR or Finance is a plus. Knowledge of managed futures also is highly desirable.

We pride ourselves on our people and are strongly committed to our company motto: Trusted Alternatives. Intelligent Investing. We are looking for entrepreneurial, motivated team members and are committed to providing an environment where our employees can excel. Salary commensurate with experience and background – excellent benefits.