Analyst – Merger Arbitrage

Investments

Permanent

We are a global hedge fund manager with $3 billion assets under management seeking a talented professional to join the Merger Arbitrage investment team as Analyst. This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding individual to join a well-established and fast-growing hedge fund manager with a long track record of success as part of a diverse, stable and experienced investment team.

Role, Duties and Responsibilities

The Merger Arbitrage strategy acts as a fund within the fund. The team deploys capital on friendly and announced deals which present an attractive risk/reward profile. Each potential opportunity is carefully assessed through our proprietary in-depth analysis framework covering all aspects of a transaction. As part of the team, your tasks will be varied and will include:

Screening new arbitrage opportunities
Analysis of investment opportunities and presentation to the investment committee
Financial modeling of arbitrages
Monitoring of the portfolio and the strategy environment
Interacting with other teams (trading, middle office, risk, compliance, marketing…)
Research and Development

Requirements

Excellent academic background from a top tier University or Business School.
3 years of professional experience at a top private equity, M&A or buy-side investment management firm.
Solid skills in Financial Analysis and Corporate Finance. CFA is a plus.
Ability to process large amounts of data and unstructured information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Bloomberg and VBA are a plus.
Fluency in spoken and written English essential, French is a plus.
Proactive attitude and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Strong work ethic and teamwork orientation with a proactive attitude.