Software Analyst

Working at Alger

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Fred Alger & Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Software Analyst

Reports to (title): Senior Vice President, Senior Analyst

Job Description:

Alger is seeking an experienced and intellectually curious Software Analyst to support coverage of the Software sector for the firm’s U.S. SMid Cap strategies. This role is well-suited for a mid-level analyst with meaningful buyside experience who can contribute quickly, operate with a high degree of independence, and grow into a more senior investment role over time.

The Software Analyst will work closely with Portfolio Managers and senior investment professionals in a collaborative, research-driven environment. The role offers direct exposure to portfolio construction and decision-making, with responsibility for generating differentiated, fundamental investment insights that contribute to portfolio performance. Alger favors candidates who are passionate about investing, comfortable with accountability, and motivated to continuously deepen their software expertise.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Fundamental Research & Investment Analysis

• Conduct deep fundamental research on SMid-cap software companies, including financial statement analysis, valuation work, and competitive and industry analysis
• Build, maintain, and update detailed financial and valuation models to support long and short investment theses
• Perform primary research, including meetings with company management teams, industry experts, sell-side analysts, and other relevant contacts
• Write clear, concise, and actionable internal research reports and investment memoranda