Event Driven Research Analyst - #1772552

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

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