Software Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct deep fundamental research on SMid-cap software companies, including financial statement analysis, valuation work, and competitive and industry analysis
• Build, maintain, and update detailed financial and valuation models to support long and short investment theses
• Perform primary research, including meetings with company management teams, industry experts, sell-side analysts, and other relevant contacts
• Write clear, concise, and actionable internal research reports and investment memoranda
• Support generate differentiated long and short investment ideas aligned with Alger’s investment philosophy and risk framework
• Partner closely with Portfolio Managers to discuss investment theses, catalysts, risks, and portfolio implications
• Track software industry trends, thematic developments, emerging technologies, and communicate insights to the investment team
• Contribute to ongoing portfolio monitoring, including earnings analysis, news flow, and thesis updates for existing holdings
• Utilize and enhance internal quantitative tools and reports to identify potentially attractive investment opportunities within the software sector
• Maintain and develop proprietary databases and research files tracking company fundamentals, industry metrics, and thematic trends
• Work collaboratively with other sector analysts and investment professionals in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate increasing ownership of software coverage responsibilities over time, with the potential to expand sector scope and influence
• Support a culture of intellectual rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, science, or a related field
• MBA and/or CFA designation preferred but not required
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above required in a 4.0 scale
• 4–5+ years of buyside investment experience, with demonstrated responsibility for fundamental equity research
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a long/short equity environment strongly preferred
• Prior coverage experience in the Technology sector required; experience with disruptive or high-growth companies preferred
• Proven experience conducting independent company and industry research, including primary research

Skills

• Strong fundamental research capabilities, including financial statement analysis, valuation, and modeling
• Ability to independently develop, articulate, and defend differentiated long and short investment theses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex investment ideas
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including industry, competitive, and thematic analysis
• High level of self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, performance-driven investment team
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a thoughtful, risk-aware approach to investing

Benefits

• Comprehensive personal wellness program
• Various ways to save and invest, including a comprehensive 401(k) with a generous employer match, financial planning tools, automatic investing plans, and more

Pay

Salary Expectations: $225,000-$250,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus per performance