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Investment Research Analyst

Crossing Hurdles

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Original Job Summary

Job Overview

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm dedicated to referring top candidates to our partners from the world’s leading AI research labs. The role of the Investment Research Analyst involves providing critical expertise in investment banking, financial modeling, pitch deck creation, and detailed company and industry analysis. This is an hourly contract position at $130/hr, fully remote with a minimum commitment of 10 hours/week and a duration of at least 4 weeks, with potential extensions.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality financial models and investment analysis summaries.
  • Create compelling pitch decks and detailed industry reports.
  • Support foundational AI model training in investment banking domains.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with project teams and meet deadlines.
  • Utilize training support to adapt to specific project requirements.

Requirements

  • Strong background from top-tier investment banking firms.
  • Expertise in financial modeling, pitch decks, or investment memos.
  • Ability to work independently and effective time management skills.
  • Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks are not supported).

Key skills/competency

  • Investment Banking
  • Financial Modeling
  • Pitch Decks
  • Industry Analysis
  • Company Analysis
  • Research
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Remote Work
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration

How to Get Hired at Crossing Hurdles

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight investment banking expertise and relevant projects.
  • Showcase skills: Emphasize financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
  • Research Crossing Hurdles: Understand the recruitment firm's culture and partner expectations.
  • Prepare examples: Bring work samples for pitch decks and investment summaries.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review financial modeling techniques and tools.
Practice building detailed pitch decks.
Study investment banking case studies.
Familiarize with asynchronous collaboration platforms.

Behavioral Questions

Explain managing deadlines and independent work.
Describe adapting to remote collaboration dynamics.
Share conflict resolution in team projects.
Discuss handling pressure in fast-paced tasks.