Event Driven Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société de services financiers de premier plan recherche un analyste des événements axé sur les États-Unis pour rejoindre son équipe à Londres. Le candidat idéal aura au moins 3 ans d'expérience en banque d'investissement, une expertise dans les situations de fusion et d'acquisition, et possédera des compétences avérées en communication pour interagir avec des niveaux supérieurs. Cette opportunité offre un environnement de travail dynamique où votre analyse influencera directement les décisions d'investissement.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 3 ans d'expérience post-formation en banque d'investissement.
• Compréhension approfondie du marché des actions américain.
• Expérience en valorisation et modélisation financière.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller et évaluer des situations d'événements axées sur les États-Unis.
• Produire des analyses concises pour les clients internes et institutionnels.
• Participer à des événements d'entreprise et des conférences selon les besoins.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Intellectual Curiosity

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

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Event Driven Analyst (US Focus) - ideally you will have sell side experience - Urgent

Platinum & Partners has been asked by our client who is a leadingfinancial services firm to identify a high-calibre Event Driven Analyst to join their London-based team. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a top-tier equity markets division that services a global institutional client base, including hedge funds and asset managers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and analysing special situations—particularly North American merger arbitrage—and communicating actionable insights to clients at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate US-focused event-driven situations with hard and soft catalysts, with emphasis on merger arbitrage
• Track and interpret breaking news, press releases and deal announcements in real-time
• Produce concise updates and analysis for internal teams and institutional clients
• Deliver idea-driven insights in collaboration with sales and trading desks
• Engage directly with company management, deal advisors, journalists and sector experts to enhance deal insight
• Attend corporate events and conferences as needed
• Undertake fundamental equity valuation and financial modelling
• Collaborate with internal Long/Short and Index Event teams to share intelligence and trading ideas
• Participate in ad hoc project work and research assignments as required

What We’re Looking For

• Commercially driven mindset with strong intellectual curiosity
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence interacting at senior levels (including Board/C-suite)
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to idea generation
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required

Experience & Technical Skills

. Ideally you will have sell side experience

• Minimum of 3 years' post-training experience in investment banking or similar analytical role
• Exposure to event-driven, M&A, or private equity situations is highly desirable
• Deep understanding of the US equity market and macroeconomic landscape
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with Bloomberg preferred
• Background in financial modelling and valuation analysis

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a high-performance environment where your analysis directly influences trading and investment decisions across a global institutional client base.

• To express interest or learn more, please reach out to the team at Platinum & Partners in confidence.