Merger Arbitrage/Risk Arbitrage research analyst

A leading firm is looking to add a senior research analyst to their event-driven trading desk in London. You will be working directly with , conducting analysis and developing trade recommendations.

In order to be considered for the position you must have experience monitoring, evaluating and publishing research on M&A / risk arbitrage and other event-driven trading opportunities. Candidates with buy side/trading desk exposure are preferred however this is not essential.
You responsibilities will include:-

• Analysing risk arbitrage involved in M&A of listed entities in European in real-time basis (Risk arbitrage).
• Identifying potential takeovers targets and corporate actions among listed entities across European (event driven, e.g. cap raise, dividends, asset disposals)
• Filtering information received from different contacts and sources to forecast profitable outcome for clients and in-house traders (event driven)
• Analysing and calculating values generated in corporate actions (event driven)
• Analysing and categorising rights issue offer
• Modeling business operations of companies in Europe to identify soft and hard catalysts (event driven)
• Building valuation models for companies in special situations (event driven)
• Utilising the contacts in European Arbitrage universal to expand the business of the event driven and special situation trading activities

In order to be considered for the position applicants must have experience analying risk arbitrage involved in M&A of European listed and identifying potential takeovers targets.

Interviews are taking place currently and the hire will be made the instant the ideal candidate is found therefore you should be aiming to express your interest immediately. Utmost confidentiality assured. Please apply directly to analysis@selbyjennings.com or visit our Website, http://www.selbyjennings.com

Type: Full-time

Location: London

Category: Analysis Jobs

Apply Email: analysis@selbyjennings.com