[Remote] Analyst (ex-IB / PE / Buy side)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Arcana 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. 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 Skills • 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) • CFA, FRM, or MBA is a strong plus • Experience with tools like Bloomberg, FactSet, or data programming languages (Python, R) is a bonus Company Overview • Enabling institutional investors to understand risks, decompose performance, and isolate idiosyncratic differentiation It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.arcana.io. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job