Equity Capital Markets Analyst – Event‑Driven Equities

About the role

We are seeking an Equity Capital Markets Analyst to join the event‑driven equities team of a global multi‑strategy hedge fund managing $20 billion in assets. The analyst will work at the intersection of fundamental research and trading, focusing on equity issuance and special‑situations opportunities such as IPOs, follow‑ons and block trades.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate equity issuance opportunities, including IPOs, follow‑ons and block trades.
• Conduct detailed fundamental analysis using financial statements, market data and industry research.
• Build and maintain financial models to assess the impact of event‑driven catalysts on company performance.
• Prepare written materials and presentations to support investment decisions for internal committees.
• Monitor ongoing positions, market developments and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with traders, fundamental analysts and quantitative teams to identify and act on opportunities.

Required profile

• 2–6 years of experience in special situations, ECM or event‑driven investing; buy‑side experience is a plus.
• Strong grounding in corporate finance, accounting and valuation methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build financial models in an investment context.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Financial modeling.
• Familiarity with financial data platforms.