Event Driven Analyst

Event Driven Analyst (US Focus) – ideally you will have sell side experience – Urgent Platinum & Partners has been asked by our client who is a leading financial services firm to identify a high-calibre Event Driven Analyst to join their London-based team. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a top-tier equity markets division that services a global institutional client base, including hedge funds and asset managers. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and analysing special situations—particularly North American merger arbitrage—and communicating actionable insights to clients at the highest level. Key Responsibilities Monitor and evaluate US-focused event-driven situations with hard and soft catalysts, with emphasis on merger arbitrage Track and interpret breaking news, press releases and deal announcements in real-time Produce concise updates and analysis for internal teams and institutional clients Deliver idea-driven insights in collaboration with sales and trading desks Engage directly with company management, deal advisors, journalists and sector experts to enhance deal insight Attend corporate events and conferences as needed Undertake fundamental equity valuation and financial modelling Collaborate with internal Long/Short and Index Event teams to share intelligence and trading ideas Participate in ad hoc project work and research assignments as required What We’re Looking For Commercially driven mindset with strong intellectual curiosity Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence interacting at senior levels (including Board/C-suite) Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to idea generation Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit Flexibility to work extended hours when required Experience & Technical Skills . Ideally you will have sell side experience Minimum of 3 years\’ post-training experience in investment banking or similar analytical role Exposure to event-driven, M&A, or private equity situations is highly desirable Deep understanding of the US equity market and macroeconomic landscape Strong Excel skills; familiarity with Bloomberg preferred Background in financial modelling and valuation analysis This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a high-performance environment where your analysis directly influences trading and investment decisions across a global institutional client base. To express interest or learn more, please reach out to the team at Platinum & Partners in confidence.