CTC is seeking an Equities Research Analyst to identify and analyze events impacting options pricing across US equity markets, aiming to capitalize on event-driven mispricing and fundamental disconnects.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as an equity analyst or trader, with focus on corporate events, capital structure analysis, or options trading in a real-time environment
- Deep understanding of corporate finance, options pricing theory, and how corporate actions affect options Greeks and volatility surfaces
- Experience with event-driven strategies (merger arbitrage, spin-offs, dividend captures) and ability to quickly analyze earnings reports and SEC filings
- Data-driven approach with quantitative modeling skills; experience with volatility trading, cross-asset arbitrage, and prime brokerage operations preferred
Responsibilities
- Identify, analyze and communicate the impact of events, earnings, dividends, macro events and capital structure changes on options pricing and trading strategies in real-time
- Conduct fundamental analysis on individual equities to identify mispricing opportunities relative to options market pricing, particularly around corporate actions, convertible bonds and earnings
- Develop proprietary tools and models to systematically identify event-driven and capital structure opportunities across global markets
- Build workflows for keeping track and communicating market-moving news and catalysts to traders
Other
- Required to be in office 5 days per week
- The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
