Research Coordinator

Sylebra is one of the world’s top global investment managers specializing in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector. We manage ~$1bn in assets on behalf of some of the world’s most respected institutions. We invest in private equity strategies and hedge fund strategies by searching the vast and complex world of mid-cap TMT companies globally for overlooked or misunderstood truths. Led by Dan Gibson, former Partner at Coatue Management, our investment style is deep fundamental, bottom-up investing with a long-term horizon.

Sylebra lives and breathes a tech start-up culture, across three offices around the world. The international team is collaborative, dynamic, and inquisitive. Employees enjoy flexible working practices, great perks, and a personal growth-orientated management approach. Our investment and business principles are centered around intellectual honesty and thoughtful debate.

Sylebra employees are curious thinkers; challenging perspectives and questioning assumptions in the pursuit of truth and understanding. They are passionate technologists and investors; energized by uncovering exceptional ideas for Sylebra’s investors and by continuous personal growth. They are determined; possessing the drive, discipline and grit to delve deeper. And they are diverse individuals; drawing on their unique sets of backgrounds and experiences to generate innovative and insightful viewpoints.

We are seeking a high potential, entry-level individual to join our US team, based in Palo Alto, in a hybrid role that combines hands on investment research support, with research coordination and executive support. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants direct exposure to fundamental investment research and to the inner workings of a hedge fund and private equity business.  We are seeking a driven, versatile and highly organized individual to work directly under the Chief Investment Officer, Dan Gibson. This is a growth orientated role and the responsibilities of this individual are expected to ramp with their competence.

Research & Investment Support

• Directly supporting the fundamental investment research activities of the Chief Investment Officer, focused on the technology industry
• Adding value through direct company research, including financial analysis and fundamental research projects, to support the building of strong investment theses over long time horizons
• Performing ad hoc research and data gathering projects

Research Coordination

• Monitoring earnings release dates and communications from portfolio and prospective companies
• Organizing expert network calls and portfolio company calls with external parties
• Liaising with corporate investor relations teams and sell-side research firms to coordinate the firm's corporate access and research
• Organizing conference attendance and liaising with prime brokers to arrange meetings

Executive & Business Support

• Managing travel and logistics, including offsite conferences, site visits, and other research trips
• Assisting with processing expenses
• Office management, including landlord and service provider coordination and supplies
• Event planning, including the annual investment retreat and US office activities
• Support with business development, compliance and legal

Outcomes

• You will materially improve the operational and investment effectiveness of the Chief Investment Officer. 
• You will integrate into the team environment and, over time, add value to the culture.
• You will develop quickly in the role and be in a position to take on increasing responsibility throughout your tenure. 
• After a period of three years you will be in a position to have forged your own role within the business and be hiring a replacement Research Coordinator. 

Requirements

• A strong trait of intellectual curiosity
• A demonstrable strong work ethic and a drive for learning and improvement
• Excellent organizational skills, with an emphasis on time management, attention to detail, and thoroughness; ability to plan, set priorities, and manage tasks and deadlines effectively
• A team-mindset and collaborative approach
• Comfort with Excel

Please send your resume and a couple of sentences on why you believe that you are best suited for this position, to Matthew Whitehead at mw@sylebra.com              .

Please only apply if you can demonstrate your passion for and experience in investing, strong work ethic, and drive for learning and self-improvement.