Portfolio Manager

About the company

Syquant Capital is looking to hire a Portfolio Manager to join a team of 17 experienced Portfolio Managers.

Founded in 2005, Syquant Capital is an independent asset manager based in Paris specializing in absolute return strategies.

With over US$3.6 billion assets under management, Syquant manages 7 funds which are mostly focused on Event-Driven strategies on Equity and Credit markets.

Job description

Within the M&A arbitrage team, the new hire will have an active role in the following:

• Researching new M&A arbitrage opportunities
• Reviewing M&A deal documents
• Figuring out key risk factors involved in the deal
• Execution and trading
• Liaising internally with the risk management, middle-office and marketing teams
• Interacting with brokerage firms and banks (sales and trading, research, capital markets) and with companies (investors relations and management team)

With a “hands-on” approach, the successful candidate will fully benefit of the knowledge and experience of the investment team

Job Requirement

• A previous experience in financial markets, ideally in the Event Driven space
• Fully fluent in English
• A graduate degree from a top-tier University, Business School or Engineering School

We are looking for a team player, highly motivated and eager to tackle a new challenge

Syquant Capital offers its employees the opportunity to work in an established company with a strong expertise in the Event Driven space and within a dynamic and challenging environment.

Employment Type

Full-time contract

Location

Paris, France

Required experience

A prior experience (2-3years) in market finance, ideally in the Event Driven space

Application

Resume and Cover letter

Contact

hr.front@syquant.com