Event Driven Hedge Fund Associate

The Event Driven Hedge Fund Associate will take an active part in evaluating and executing public market equity investment opportunities across sectors. The ideal candidate brings 2 years of experience in a top-tier investment banking program followed by 2 years in public market buyside/hedge fund experience. The role involves analyzing and conducting comprehensive due diligence on public market equity opportunities, performing in-depth financial analysis of companies and industries, and building and maintaining complex financial models.

What You Will Do

The Event Driven Hedge Fund Associate will analyze corporate events, including mergers & acquisitions, spin-offs, restructurings, activist situations, and other special situations to identify alpha-generating opportunities. The role also involves preparing detailed investment memos and presenting recommendations to the portfolio management team, tracking and synthesizing sell-side research, industry reports, and alternative data sources to develop differentiated investment theses.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, 2 years of top-tier investment banking program experience, and 2 years of top-tier hedge fund (preferred)/Equity buyside experience. The candidate should have strong judgment, critical thinking, and written skills, as well as the ability to articulate and present ideas effectively both orally and in written form.

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials (both undergraduate school and GPA)
• 2 years of top-tier investment banking program experience
• 2 years of top-tier hedge fund (preferred)/Equity buyside experience
• Ranked near the top of investment banking class with exceptional quantitative skills
• Strong judgment, critical thinking, and written skills
• Ability to articulate and present ideas effectively both orally and in written form
• Ability to multi-task with a fine-tuned attention to detail
• Team-player attitude and a desire to work on a wide range of projects
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint and ability to integrate AI tools into the research and investment process

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive package of benefits