Investment Analyst

19 hours agoSalary: 135K - 200KBoston, MA Onsite Full Time Finance Jobs by Weiss Asset Management

Skills

Black-Scholes Option Pricing Corporate Finance Valuation Derivatives Pricing Discounted Cash Flow Equity Equity-Linked Securities Financial Modeling Hedging Linear Regression Macroeconomic Forecasting M&A Monte Carlo Simulation Probability Theory Python R Statistical Inference Stochastic Processes

About the Role

You will analyze investment opportunities with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, researching new strategies and interpreting complex financial data. You will build and validate financial models, run downside scenarios, and apply statistical and econometric techniques to forecast economic trends and evaluate M&A scenarios. You will develop and maintain relationships with counterparties to identify new opportunities and clearly communicate investment advantages and risks. You will also support trading of securities to implement firm-wide M&A strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field
Experience with financial modeling techniques including discounted cash flow analysis, macroeconomic forecasting, and corporate finance valuation methods
Experience with probability theory, statistical inference, linear regression, and stochastic processes applied to statistical models of investment
Experience with M&A probability and timing tools using statistical software including Python and R, as well as econometric techniques for forecasting
Experience with derivatives pricing and hedging strategies applied to equity and equity-linked securities using Monte Carlo simulation and Black-Scholes option pricing models
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 5-10% by air

Responsibilities

Analyze investment opportunities with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, and interpret complex financial data
Research new investment strategies and assess M&A probability and timing
Perform economic and financial analysis of companies involved in M&A activities using statistical and mathematical modeling techniques
Analyze complex financial documents and analyst reports to evaluate potential mergers
Research and develop analytical tools to assess M&A opportunities
Build predictive models using financial statistical software to forecast merger likelihood, timing, and probability
Develop and maintain relationships with counterparties to identify new M&A investment opportunities
Utilize advanced statistical analytics to support securities trading and implement firm-wide M&A strategies
Develop simulation models to support investment theses related to M&A activities
Apply econometric time series techniques to forecast economic trends impacting M&A
Develop and validate detailed financial models, including downside scenarios and financial projections
Identify and communicate investment advantages and risk scenarios for each investment
Perform rigorous analysis on financial covenants and corporate structures, incorporating credit indentures and ratings agency reports