Analyst, Investment Team

Cartica Management, LLC – Washington,
D.C.

Cartica
Management, LLC (www.cartica.com) is a global alternative asset management firm
focused on active ownership of emerging market companies. It pursues an ESG
improvement strategy. The firm seeks to unlock long-term growth in its
investments by partnering with management teams, Boards, and shareholders to
drive positive governance and operational changes. Cartica was founded in 2008
by former executives of International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of
the World Bank Group, and is headquartered in Washington D.C.

We
are seeking an experienced Investment Analyst to join our team. He/she will be
a key team member performing equity research (including detailed financial
modeling), company due diligence, and formal investment recommendations.  The firm has a non-hierarchical, close-knit
culture offering Analysts a unique opportunity to gain substantial
responsibility and ownership and to develop a broad investment skill set which
includes idea generation and ESG engagement.   

Responsibilities include:

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Research, due diligence and portfolio
monitoring

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Building and maintaining financial
models, analyzing returns on capital and valuation

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Developing Excel models forecasting
company performance

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Industry analysis

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Company engagement

Ideal candidate will have:

·         Three to five years experience
analyzing and recommending equity positions, with a strong track record of
investment performance

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Experience working in investment
management or a top-tier investment bank or private equity firm. Sector
expertise in Communications, Technology or Health Care.

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A CFA or a Master’s degree from a top
university with a record of academic excellence and substantial course load in
economics, finance, and/or accounting.

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Desire to invest in public equities in
emerging markets in a highly ethical environment

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Ability to reach relevant conclusions
and be comfortable with less than perfect data and making recommendations in
ambiguous environments

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Superior modeling, quantitative and analytical
skills

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Excellent written and oral
communication skills

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Capacity to multi-task, prioritize and
organize time effectively in a fast-pace environment with changing deadlines
and limited direction

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Strong Microsoft office skills, MS
Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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Language skills such as Chinese, Korean,
Portuguese or Spanish.