Event Driven Research Analyst

About SusquehannaSusquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. We have incorporated this approach into our culture, where you will find relentless problem solvers within each of our core disciplines: Trading, Technology, and Quantitative Research. From offices around the world, our employees collaborate to make optimal decisions and are driven by the desire to achieve winning results together. What we do We are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives trading. Through market making and market taking, we handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day, providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized, allowing for a deep understanding of unique drivers of each asset class.Job SummaryAs an analyst on Susquehanna’s Research team, you will partner with our senior analysts and traders to identify investment opportunities in the equity or options market. Research analysts provide real-time opinions on breaking news and in-depth analysis of future events. You will be responsible for finding opportunities that other market participants may not be capitalising on, either by discovering new information or considering existing knowledge from a different perspective. Analysts are embedded in a strategy-focused trading desk and the analysis you provide will directly impact trading decisions. At Susquehanna, we place a high value on education and development. You will experience this dedication to training as you work collaboratively with the research analysts and traders on your desk to gain hands-on exposure. You will also learn about options and the decision-making strategies that our traders employ. This role provides the unique opportunity to combine the quantitative aspects of finance with creative problem-solving in order to develop trade ideas in a fast-paced, proprietary trading environment. What you’ll be doingEvaluating and tracking special situations such as mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate actionsIdentifying and analysing upcoming events Providing real-time opinions on breaking newsCollaborating with traders on investment ideasTraveling to company events and conferences as required Performing stock valuation analysisWhat we’re looking forMinimum of a bachelor's degreeMinimum 1 year ExperienceCFA or part-qualified CFA Candidate preferredStrong written, analytical, and financial research skillsAbility to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentPrior exposure to fundamental company research and event driven analysis an advantageFamiliarity with a trading environment and derivative products preferredA self-starter, quick learner, effective communicator, and problem solverWillingness to work additional and flexible hours when necessarySusquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Susquehanna and no fee will be paid.