Senior Analyst - Liquid Alternatives Due Diligence

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota; employees work in the office at least four days per week and may work from home one day per week.

Base salary: $114,500–$157,400 per year, plus potential variable compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a diversified financial services company providing financial planning and advice, asset management, and insurance services to individual, small business, and institutional clients.

What you will do

• Lead manager research, selection, and investment and operational due diligence for Liquid Alternative mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and ETFs.
• Own research coverage for the Liquid Alternatives asset class, maintain manager coverage, and identify new investment opportunities.
• Evaluate investment philosophy, process, people, performance, portfolio construction, risk management, and operational capabilities using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Monitor performance and risk, conduct ongoing diligence, and engage regularly with portfolio management teams.
• Prepare research reports, manager scorecards, and updates; present recommendations on manager additions, retention, watch status, and removal.
• Communicate with investment committees, senior leadership, financial advisors, internal partners, external managers, and strategic partners; support advisor education, wholesaling, product development, marketing reviews, and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in investment research, manager due diligence, investment consulting, asset allocation, or related investment roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Investments, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience evaluating investment products and managers with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with FactSet, Morningstar Direct, Bloomberg, or similar investment research platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting investment recommendations to senior stakeholders and investment committees.
• Ability to independently manage a research coverage universe and prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Active FINRA Series 7 license or ability to obtain it within 120 days.
• Must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Liquid Alternative strategies, including hedge fund replication, long/short equity, market neutral, managed futures, global macro, multi-strategy, credit, and alternative income.
• Experience with manager selection, ongoing manager oversight, investment committee or senior leadership presentations, portfolio construction, risk management, and performance attribution.
• Experience interacting directly with third-party asset managers and institutional investment firms.
• Intellectual curiosity, ownership, and attention to detail.
• CFA or CAIA designation, or progress toward completion.

Culture & Benefits

• Client-centric, relationship-based environment centered on face-to-face collaboration and in-person teamwork.
• Office attendance is required at least four days per week, with flexibility to work from home one day per week; some roles may require additional in-office time.
• Benefits include vacation and sick time, 401(k), health, dental, and life insurance.
• Full-time, exempt position with potential bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role.