Desk Analyst - Risk Arbitrage

For our US Markets division in New York we are looking to hire an

The team focuses primarily on US takeover situations alongside various event-driven stories, including SPACs. The team provides clients with a joined-up, end-to-end service by researching, advising and trading equities on behalf of hedge funds globally. They have built a strong and growing reputation in the market as a well-respected broker in the space, leveraging solid relationships that have been developed over many years in the industry.

The team constantly collaborates with the broader Equities business at Berenberg in Europe in order to best service buy-side clients.

• Monitoring and analyzing North American corporate actions, mergers and special situations
• Producing relevant analysis and research on US situations
• Driving growth of US Special Situations franchise
• Integral part of research/idea distribution to hedge funds
• Growing client relationships as well as developing relationships internally with the broader Cash Equities business
• Understanding drivers of relevant markets and establishing a high degree of competence with the clients

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience and Series 7 and 63 required
• 7+ years’ experience analyzing special situations as well as merger-arb opportunities
• In depth knowledge of US takeover processes and strong understanding of on-going merger situations in North America
• Excellent communication skills, ability to foster relationships and to cooperate effectively
• Integrity and accountability – Maintaining the highest standards of market conduct and risk management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as high attention to detail

• 100% Company sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 25 Paid vacation and sick time
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid STD/LTD
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match

Berenberg Capital Markets LLC (BCM) is a New York based FINRA member broker-dealer, and wholly owned independent subsidiary of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Berenberg), one of Europe’s leading privately-owned banks, established in 1590. Together, BCM and Berenberg have built a franchise known for its “client first” approach and a global reputation of high-quality coverage of both corporate and institutional clients.

Leveraging our global network of institutional investors and deep corporate relationships, we developed a track record of raising capital on US exchange’s raising over $27 billion across more than 80 transactions since opening our Equity Capital Markets division in 2018. Building on its strength and expertise across multiple industries, BCM continues to expand the breadth of Sales, Trading, and Investment Banking services it offers to better assist its institutional and corporate clients’ access to the global equity markets.

BCM adopts the same principles as its parent company and is committed to building long-term relationships with its clients based on high levels of accountability, responsibility, insight, vision, and expertise.

We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business –
Our future is where you take us!

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process.…