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Research Analyst / Trader: L/S and Event Driven Strategies, Global Investment Firm, London - JMD Reg Consultancy LTD

JMD Reg Consultancy LTDLondon🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to blend in-depth fundamental research with direct market execution, allowing you to develop both analytical and trading skills within a prestigious global investment firm. You'll thrive here if you possess a keen eye for detail, enjoy uncovering investment catalysts, and are eager to contribute to sophisticated L/S and event-driven strategies. Apply now to advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
DerivativesEquity Research

Job description

Research Analyst / Trader: L/S Equity and Event-Driven Equities

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A leading global investment firm is seeking a Research Analyst / Trader to join its equity business. The role combines in-depth fundamental research with direct exposure to markets, working closely with senior portfolio managers. It offers significant scope to take on execution and trading responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Dividend research: Conduct fundamental equity research across a developed market dividend coverage universe.
  2. Special situations: Research catalyst-driven special situation events across large-cap European and US equities.
  3. Broker engagement:
  4. Evaluate broker research and trade ideas.
  5. Gather qualitative market insight to complement external data sources.
  6. Draw on sector specialists across the broker community for in-depth single stock dividend analysis.
  7. Macro research: Aggregate and analyse macroeconomic research to inform hedging strategy for the broader portfolio.

Development Opportunities

  1. Execute cash equity trades across equity and event-driven strategies.
  2. Work with banks and brokers to source block liquidity in futures and options.
  3. Support trade analysis and the development of investment ideas, including dividend and special situation opportunities.
  4. Help expand the range of products traded by the team.

Requirements

  1. 6+ years' experience in generalist long/short equity or event-driven strategies, ideally on the buy side; exceptional sell-side candidates will also be considered
  2. Degree in a STEM subject, Economics or Finance
  3. Familiarity with equity derivatives strategies and products is an advantage
  4. Exposure to SQL or Python is beneficial, although this is not a coding role

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