Event Driven Research Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an Event Driven Research Analyst in London. The role involves evaluating event-driven situations, communicating with clients, and requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of the US equity market.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of event driven experience.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Confidence in communicating with C-suite level.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor event-driven situations.
• Communicate analysis with clients up to CIO level.
• Undertake equity valuation analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Investment banking experience

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

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Event Driven Research Analyst, london (city of london)

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Client:

Selby Jennings

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

For further information about this position please apply.