Careers

Sales Associate

Acorn Investments is looking for a highly motivated self starter with strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills to assist our sales team in management of existing client relationships and development of new relationships while promoting the Acorn Investments culture of superior customer service.

The ideal candidate will be college educated, proficient in use of computers and appropriate software, and in possession of strong communication and writing skills. Series 3 registration is preferred, but not necessary for entry level positions. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging team environment, and bring creative and thought provoking value added input to the firm.

Primary responsibilities will include supporting sales staff in daily functions, contributing to due diligence research on new and existing managers, daily communication with high net worth and institutional investor clientele, organization of presentations for investor and internal meetings, compilation of data for public speaking engagements, and facilitation of extensive electronic and voice communication with incoming clients.

If you are a motivated team player looking for a chance to prove yourself in the managed futures industry, then Acorn Investments may have a spot for you.

Apply to careers@acorninvestltd.com

 

Research Analyst

Acorn Investments is a leading investment firm focusing on commodity based hedge funds, and continually searches for highly motivated, intelligent people to help our sophisticated clients meet or exceed their financial goals. If you are a smart and motivated team player looking for a chance to prove yourself in a growing industry, the Acorn Investments team may have a spot for you as a Research Analyst.

The Research Analyst will assist members of the Acorn Investments team in a variety of research and due diligence related tasks, including sourcing, compiling, and organizing research notes on hedge fund managers; calculating and analyzing performance and risk statistics; and the creation of client facing presentations and materials.

The ideal candidate will be the type of person who always takes the initiative, is a fast learner, who will stay late to finish a project, and who thrives in the fast paced, always changing work environment that is a professional financial firm. They should have a working understanding of investment terms, strong writing and communication skills, and advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and macros). Candidates with a financial degree, CFA or CAIA designation, and some knowledge of futures markets and their workings are preferred.

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Associate Portfolio Manager

Together with its subsidiary, Acorn Investments is a leader in the increasingly attractive investment class of alternative investments. We continually search for highly motivated, intelligent people to help our high net worth and institutional investor clients meet or exceed their financial goals. If you are a smart and motivated team player looking for a chance to prove yourself in a growing industry, the Acorn Investments team may have an entry level spot for you as an associate portfolio manager.

The ideal candidate will be the type of person who always takes the initiative, is a fast learner who’s willing to step out of their comfort zone to try new ideas, who will stay up until 3am to finish a project, and who thrives in the fast paced, always changing work environment that is a professional trading desk. Candidates must have a college degree, possess strong technical skills: including advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and macros) and familiarity with computer programming (Excel/VBA, SQL preferred); and have some knowledge of futures markets and their workings.

Primary responsibilities include: the execution of trading models on behalf of client accounts in worldwide markets, reconciliation of client accounts, liaison between clearing firm and trading desk, placement of trade orders and tickets, assistance in the programming of trading models, execution software, back office tools, and more; and project based work creating custom queries and reports on internal firm data.

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Investor Relations Associate

Acorn Investments is a leader in the increasingly attractive investment class of alternative investments. We continually search for motivated and intelligent people to help provide an unsurpassed level of customer service to our high net worth clients. If you are a motivated, team player looking for a chance to join an energetic company in a growing industry, the Acorn Investments team may have a spot for you.

The ideal candidate will be self directed and motivated, college educated, proficient in use of computers and appropriate software, and in possession of strong communication and writing skills. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging team environment, posses strong technical skills, be an independent problem solver, and bring creative and thought provoking value added input to the firm.

Primary responsibilities include: All aspects of new account openings, including reviewing new account paperwork, dealing directly with new and existing clients, and working as a liaison between Acorn Investments, the clients, and our clearing firms. Assisting in organization and management of accounts payable and receivable. Various administrative duties including the management of supplies, record keeping, and scheduling. Project based work preparing presentations, spreadsheets, and data for investor and internal meetings.

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Research Analyst Internship

Acorn Investments is a leader in the increasingly attractive investment class of alternative investments through technical based trading systems and managed futures. We are currently seeking an internship candidate to assist in research and analysis.

The Research Analyst Intern will assist members of the Acorn Investments team (including top management) in a variety of tasks, such as market analysis, calculating time series and performance statistics; creating charts, graphs, and text for weekly newsletters and daily blog posts; and conducting due diligence on financial managers.

The ideal candidate will be self directed and motivated, have completed at least two years of college, be proficient in the use of computers and appropriate software, and in possession of strong communication and writing skills.

Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging team environment, have strong technical skills, be an independent problem solver, and bring creative and thought provoking value added input to the firm.

This is a great opportunity to get hands on, real world business experience while assisting a great team in a growing company.

Apply to careers@acorninvestltd.com

General Business Internship

Acorn Investments is a leader in the increasingly attractive investment class of alternative investments through technical based trading systems and managed futures. We are currently seeking an internship candidate to assist in general business functions.

Each member of a small business wears many different hats, and the general business intern will assist members of the Acorn Investments team (including top management) in doing everything from preparing company financials, to assisting with due diligence on professional fund managers, to cost/benefit analysis on Acorn Investments marketing efforts.

The ideal candidate will be self directed and motivated, have completed at least two years of college, be proficient in use of computers and appropriate software, and in possession of strong communication and writing skills.

Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging team environment, possess strong technical skills, be an independent problem solver, and bring creative and thought provoking value added input to the firm.

This is a great opportunity to get hands on, real world business experience while assisting a great team in a growing company.

Apply to careers@acorninvestltd.com