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Merger Arb Talent

Our Role

HW Anderson is a leading executive search firm specializing in the merger arbitrage investment market. As a merger arbitrage recruiter, we have extensive experience in placing top talent in various roles within the industry. Our team of expert recruiters utilizes a tailored, intelligence-driven approach to identify and recruit the best candidates for our clients.

At HW Anderson, we pride ourselves on providing a superior, focused service that is quicker than our competitors. We understand the unique challenges of the merger arbitrage market and have a proven track record of success in sourcing and placing exceptional candidates in a range of roles.

Our firm works with a variety of clients within the industry, including hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers. We have established relationships with some of the most well-respected and successful firms in the business, allowing us to provide our clients with unparalleled access to top talent.

 

Executive Headhunters for Hedge Funds

Investment Team Focus

Functional Coverage

At HW Anderson, we specialize in providing executive search solutions within the merger arbitrage investment market. We have a successful track record of placing highly skilled professionals in various roles within this industry. Our ability to understand our clients’ needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions has helped us build strong relationships with firms across the globe.

As a merger arbitrage recruiter, we understand the importance of finding the right fit for each role, and we take a collaborative approach to recruitment to ensure we deliver the best results for our clients. Whether it is a buy-side or sell-side role, our team has the experience and expertise to help our clients find the right talent to meet their needs.

Here are some of the key functions that we place within Merger Arb:

 

Roles

  • Portfolio Managers – These professionals manage a portfolio of investments, including merger arbitrage investments, for clients or their respective firms. PM level talent is a key part of our focus as a merger arbitrage recruiter.
  • Traders – These professionals execute trades for the portfolio managers and oversee the trading desk’s day-to-day operations.
  • Quantitative Researchers – These professionals use advanced mathematical and statistical models to analyze market data and develop investment strategies.
  • Fundamental Analysts – These professionals analyze companies’ financial and operational data to assess the potential success of merger and acquisition transactions.
  • Investment Associates/Analysts – These professionals work closely with the portfolio managers and other members of the investment team to conduct research and analyze investment opportunities. We provide up and coming talent as part of our role as a merger arbitrage recruiters.

Global Strategic Relationships

Our Clients

At HW Anderson, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide executive search solutions to clients in the merger arbitrage investment market across major financial hubs in North America and Europe. As a leading merger arbitrage recruiter, we have extensive knowledge of the industry and a deep understanding of the nuances and complexities that come with it.

Our team of experienced consultants operates across a wide range of locations, including New York, London, and the EU, allowing us to leverage our local expertise and connections to identify the best talent for our clients. Our geographic reach extends beyond these cities, as we work with clients in other key financial centers, such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

FIRM TYPES

Broad Relationships

Our ability to work with such a diverse range of firms is a testament to our expertise and understanding of the unique needs and requirements of the merger arbitrage market. We know that each firm has its own culture and investment philosophy, and we take the time to understand these nuances in order to deliver the best results for our clients.

At HW Anderson, we are committed to providing a intelligence-driven service that is quicker than our competitors. Our team of experienced merger arbitrage recruiters uses a targeted approach that combines industry knowledge, extensive networks, and a rigorous screening process to identify the best candidates for each role. As a result, our clients can be confident that they are getting the best possible talent to drive their merger arbitrage strategies forward.

HEDGE FUNDS

Our team has successfully placed candidates in both long/short and event-driven hedge funds that focus on merger arbitrage strategies. We are trusted by numerous leading hedge funds as their merger arbitrage recruiter.

ASSET MANAGERS

Our clients include traditional asset managers that have developed dedicated merger arbitrage investment strategies.

Contact

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Team

Our People

Within the hyper-competitive and tight-knit trading and investment community our growth as a firm since inception has been exponential and truly organic. Every specialist HW Anderson consultant has been trained in-house and from-scratch. This ensures our methodology is original and consistent and that our culture is unique. Thanks to this growth we are positioned as a leader in Trans-Atlantic front office search. With three established offices, in the USA, UK and EU, our talented team is uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful value for our clients into the future.

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