Senior Analyst, Special Situations

Our client, a multi-strategy hedge fund, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Special Situations to join their dynamic investment team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a top-tier team, contributing to investment decisions.

Role Summary

As a Senior Analyst Special Situations, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and capitalizing on unique investment opportunities arising from corporate events, distressed situations, and other non-traditional scenarios. Your insights and recommendations will directly impact the funds performance. The ideal candidate should have a passion for excellence, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, bankruptcies, and restructurings.
• Evaluate the impact of these events on companies valuations, capital structures, and potential catalysts.
• Identify mispriced securities and arbitrage opportunities resulting from special situations.
• Analyze distressed debt instruments, including bonds, loans, and other credit securities.
• Assess the financial health of distressed companies, their restructuring plans, and recovery prospects.
• Collaborate with legal and financial advisors to navigate complex bankruptcy proceedings.
• Evaluate risk-adjusted returns from pending mergers and acquisitions.
• Build financial models to assess various scenarios underpinning special situations.
• Present investment recommendations to senior management and the investment committee.

Qualifications

• University graduate in Economics, Finance, Business, or related fields.
• 3+ years of research experience in hedge funds, investment banking, distressed debt, or special situations.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and statistical analysis.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.