Catalyst-Driven Equity L/S Analyst (Special Situations)

Austen Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Austen Partners seeks an Equity Long/Short Analyst for a generalist seat on a market-neutral, catalyst-driven book. You will originate and research long and short ideas, manage a forward catalyst calendar, and pair positions to capture stock-specific alpha while limiting beta exposure.

Ideal candidates have 4–10 years in equity investing or research, with hands-on experience in special situations such as spinoffs, restructurings, M&A, buybacks, or index events, and a strong focus on European

Qualifications

• 4–10 years in equity investing or research, including at least 2 years at an equity long/short hedge fund.

Responsibilities

• Originate, research and pitch new long and short ideas across sectors and geographies.
• Underwrite special situations end to end, from deal mechanics to post-event re-rating.
• Build and maintain a forward catalyst calendar ahead of earnings, CMDs, management changes and IPOs.
• Pair longs and shorts to isolate stock-specific alpha within a market-neutral framework.

Skills

Financial modelling

Verbal communication

Idea generation

Job description

Austen Partners seeks an Equity Long/Short Analyst for a generalist seat on a market-neutral, catalyst-driven book. You will originate and research long and short ideas, manage a forward catalyst calendar, and pair positions to capture stock-specific alpha while limiting beta exposure.

Ideal candidates have 4–10 years in equity investing or research, with hands-on experience in special situations such as spinoffs, restructurings, M&A, buybacks, or index events, and a strong focus on European