Desk Analyst - Risk Arbitrage

Berenberg Green Energy Debt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance

25 paid vacation and sick time

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Berenberg Green Energy Debt in New York is seeking a Desk Analyst – Risk Arbitrage to monitor and analyze US corporate actions and mergers. The ideal candidate will drive growth in the Special Situations franchise and produce relevant research. Requires 7+ years’ experience along with a Bachelor’s degree and Series 7 and 63 certifications.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, and a salary range of $175,000 to $225,000 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience analyzing special situations and merger-arb opportunities.
• In-depth knowledge of US takeover processes and ongoing merger situations.
• Ability to foster relationships and cooperate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and analyzing North American corporate actions and mergers.
• Producing relevant analysis and research on US situations.
• Driving growth of US Special Situations franchise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Series 7 and 63 certifications

Job description

Desk Analyst – Risk Arbitrage - New York

The team focuses primarily on US takeover situations alongside various event‑driven stories, including SPACs. The team provides clients with a joined‑up, end‑to‑end service by researching, advising and trading equities on behalf of hedge funds globally. They have built a strong and growing reputation in the market as a well‑respected broker in the space, leveraging solid relationships that have been developed over many years in the industry. The team constantly collaborates with the broader Equities business at Berenberg in Europe in order to best service buy‑side clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and analyzing North American corporate actions, mergers and special situations
• Producing relevant analysis and research on US situations
• Driving growth of US Special Situations franchise
• Integral part of research/idea distribution to hedge funds
• Growing client relationships as well as developing relationships internally with the broader Cash Equities business
• Understanding drivers of relevant markets and establishing a high degree of competence with the clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Series 7 and 63 required
• 7+ years’ experience analyzing special situations as well as merger‑arb opportunities
• In‑depth knowledge of US takeover processes and strong understanding of on‑going merger situations in North America
• Excellent communication skills, ability to foster relationships and to cooperate effectively
• Integrity and accountability – Maintaining the highest standards of market conduct and risk management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills as well as high attention to detail

Benefits

• 100% Company‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 25 paid vacation and sick time
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Gym membership discounts
• Salary ranging between $175,000 to $225,000 with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus plus a comprehensive benefits package

Company

Berenberg Capital Markets LLC (BCM) is a New York‑based FINRA member broker‑dealer and wholly owned independent subsidiary of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Berenberg), one of Europe’s leading privately‑owned banks, established in 1590. BCM and Berenberg have built a franchise known for its “client first” approach and a global reputation of high‑quality coverage of both corporate and institutional clients. Leveraging its global network, BCM has raised over $27billion across more than 80 transactions since opening its Equity Capital Markets division in 2018.

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