Overview
As 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 analysis
What we’re looking for
Minimum 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 necessary Susquehanna 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.