Event Driven Research Analyst
Position: Event Driven Research Analyst (US product)
Location: London
Role Responsibilities:
▪ Evaluating and monitoring hard and soft catalyst event driven special situations with particular focus on North American merger arbitrage for a global hedge fund client base
▪ Compile continuous updates on event driven announcements and press comments
▪ Work with sales/sales traders on actionable, idea driven, sales calls
▪ Communicate analysis and ideas with clients up to CIO level
▪ Source and undertake calls with deal related management, advisors, journalists, sector experts etc
▪ Provide real-time analysis and opinions on breaking news
▪ Traveling to company events and conferences as required
▪ Undertake equity valuation analysis
▪ Work with their Long/Short and Index Events teams and clients
▪ Any ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
▪ 2-3 years of event driven experience
▪ Intellectual curiosity and commercial, idea driven focus
▪ Self motivated and able to work in a fast moving, entrepreneurial environment
▪ Able to work collaboratively as well as independently
▪ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Willingness to work additional and flexible hours when necessary
▪ Confidence in communicating up to Board and C-suite level with companies being researched Requirements and Preferences
▪ Investment banking experience, two years post training
▪ Event driven, M&A or private equity related experience preferred, but not essential
▪ Knowledge and experience of US equity market and macro-economic fundamentals
▪ Advanced excel knowledge, preferable
▪ Working knowledge of Bloomberg
For further information about this position please apply.
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