Firm Information
Taproot Management LP ("Taproot") is a market neutral equities platform that combines stock selection from fundamental L/S analysts with systematic portfolio construction, risk management and execution. Taproot is built around an "Analyst First" philosophy. We believe analysts are the root of fundamental alpha, and that attracting and empowering the best analysts will create the best results. At Taproot, analysts are first-class citizens.
Description
Taproot is looking for exceptional long-short equity investors to join its investment team. We are building across all sectors, including Industrials, TMT, Consumer/Retail, Financials, Business Services and Healthcare. A repeatable process applied to a defined universe is strongly preferred.
Taproot is a firm that empowers investment talent. Candidates will manage portfolios with significant risk allocations and receive formulaic payouts and attribution. They will also have access to an advanced technology platform designed to maximize their performance, along with world-class coaching and mentorship from the firm's Director of Research and CEO/Deputy CIO.
Requirements
- 6-12 years dedicated fundamental long/short experience in low-net settings
- Excels at single-stock alpha generation within a defined coverage universe of approximately 40 stocks
- Disciplined, methodical investment process that emphasizes structure (such as force ranks, price targets, scoring methods or other organized approaches)
- Strong modeling skills. Candidates must build and maintain models for their entire coverage
- Passion, high standards, strong work ethic, determination and grit
Location
New York, NY. Expected in office 4-5 days week.
Contact
Interested parties should email CVs and coverage lists to:
The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. Taproot pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.