Investment Analyst

8 hours ago Salary: 135K - 200K Boston, MA Onsite Full Time Finance Jobs by Weiss Asset Management Weiss Asset Management Stealth Distributed svg]:px-3 w-full" data-slot="button" data-variant="secondary" data-size="default" href="/o-weiss-asset-management">View jobs by Weiss Asset Management Skills Black-Scholes Option PricingCorporate Finance ValuationDerivatives PricingDiscounted Cash FlowEquityEquity-Linked SecuritiesFinancial ModelingHedgingLinear RegressionMacroeconomic ForecastingM&AMonte Carlo SimulationProbability TheoryPythonRStatistical InferenceStochastic 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 fieldExperience with financial modeling techniques including discounted cash flow analysis, macroeconomic forecasting, and corporate finance valuation methodsExperience with probability theory, statistical inference, linear regression, and stochastic processes applied to statistical models of investmentExperience with M&A probability and timing tools using statistical software including Python and R, as well as econometric techniques for forecastingExperience with derivatives pricing and hedging strategies applied to equity and equity-linked securities using Monte Carlo simulation and Black-Scholes option pricing modelsWillingness to travel domestically and internationally 5-10% by air Responsibilities Analyze investment opportunities with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, and interpret complex financial dataResearch new investment strategies and assess M&A probability and timingPerform economic and financial analysis of companies involved in M&A activities using statistical and mathematical modeling techniquesAnalyze complex financial documents and analyst reports to evaluate potential mergersResearch and develop analytical tools to assess M&A opportunitiesBuild predictive models using financial statistical software to forecast merger likelihood, timing, and probabilityDevelop and maintain relationships with counterparties to identify new M&A investment opportunitiesUtilize advanced statistical analytics to support securities trading and implement firm-wide M&A strategiesDevelop simulation models to support investment theses related to M&A activitiesApply econometric time series techniques to forecast economic trends impacting M&ADevelop and validate detailed financial models, including downside scenarios and financial projectionsIdentify and communicate investment advantages and risk scenarios for each investmentPerform rigorous analysis on financial covenants and corporate structures, incorporating credit indentures and ratings agency reports