Analyst – Merger Arbitrage
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.
Terms
Job type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Paris, France
Start: As soon as possible
Remuneration: Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
Contact: bvaur@varennecapital.com