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.