Risk Arbitrage Trader, Director
Core
Senior-level position overseeing a dedicated risk/merger arbitrage and event-driven trading book to generate consistent, risk-adjusted revenues by trading announced corporate transactions.
Role type
Director, Risk Arbitrage Trader
Builds
Event-driven trading franchise and superior execution for institutional clients
Domain
Financial Services / Mergers & Acquisitions / Event-Driven Trading
Required skills
M&A transaction analysis, regulatory/antitrust assessment, hedging strategies, deal-break management, portfolio management, client relationship management, mentorship, Bloomberg proficiency, quantitative modeling
Preferred skills
MBA, CFA, JD, 10+ years trading experience, 7-10 years specific Risk Arb experience
Technologies
Bloomberg, proprietary booking systems, risk management systems
Responsibilities
Manage and trade a senior-level Risk Arbitrage book, identify and capture arbitrage spreads, implement hedging strategies, analyze merger agreements and regulatory filings, build relationships with institutional clients, mentor junior traders, partner with control functions
Seniority
Director, Senior IC with leadership responsibilities
