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.