SENIOR MERGER ARBITRAGE ANALYST

Capital Fund Management (CFM); Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Capital Fund Management (CFM) is seeking a talented Merger Arbitrage Analyst to join our Systematic Strategies team in Paris or London. This pure research role focuses on sourcing and assessing M&A opportunities globally, evaluating deal dynamics and regulatory pathways.

You will translate qualitative deal information into actionable signals for our systematic framework and collaborate with the quantitative team to shape event-driven ideas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in M&A roles (IB, PE, hedge fund event-driven desk, or M&A sales).
• Proven ability to form and defend strong conviction views on deal outcomes.
• Understanding of regulatory approval processes and deal mechanics from live transactions.
• Ability to identify positioning opportunities and propose trading strategies.
• Collaborative mindset for a systematic investment environment.
• Buy-side experience in event-driven or merger arbitrage.
• Familiarity with quantitative investment platforms.

Responsabilités

• Assess announced and pre-deal M&A situations globally.
• Evaluate willingness of buyers and sellers to complete transactions.
• Analyze regulatory and approval dynamics across jurisdictions.
• Provide views on how stocks should behave during and after deal announcements.
• Translate qualitative deal information into actionable signals for our framework.
• Propose trading strategies in conjunction with the quant team.

Connaissances

5+ years of experience in M&A roles

Conviction on deal outcomes

Regulatory approval processes

Identify positioning opportunities

Collaborative in systematic env

Buy-side in event-driven/merger arbitr

Quant investment platforms familiarity

Description du poste

Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.

We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a talented Merger Arbitrage Analyst to join our Systematic Strategies team in Paris or London. In this pure research and judgment role, you will focus on sourcing and assessing M&A opportunities globally, evaluating deal dynamics, regulatory pathways, and the likelihood of deal completion.

You will translate soft, qualitative deal information into actionable investment signals for our systematic framework, working collaboratively with our quantitative team to shape how we identify and assess event-driven opportunities. You will not manage risk or trade positions directly; our systematic infrastructure handles execution and risk management, allowing you to focus on what you do best: understanding deals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess announced and pre-deal M&A situations globally
• Evaluate the willingness of buyers and sellers to complete transactions
• Analyse regulatory and approval dynamics across jurisdictions
• Provide views on how stocks should behave during and after deal announcements
• Translate soft, qualitative deal information into actionable investment signals for our systematic framework
• Propose trading strategies in conjunction with the quant team

YOUR SKILLS

• 5+ years of experience in M&A roles: investment banking, private equity, hedge fund event-driven desk, or M&A sales
• Proven ability to form and defend strong conviction views on deal outcomes
• Strong understanding of regulatory approval processes and deal mechanics gained through direct experience on live transactions
• Ability to identify compelling positioning opportunities and propose original trading strategies
• Collaborative mindset suited to working within a systematic investment environment
• Buy-side experience in event-driven or merger arbitrage
• Familiarity with quantitative investment platforms