Title: Event & Arbitrage Trading, Executive Director

About Us

William O’Neil + Co. Incorporated (WON) is an independent advisory firm providing U.S. and international equity research recommendations to many of the world’s top institutional fund managers. William O’Neil + Co.’s recommendations draw from a rich history of more than 55 years of equity research experience using the O’Neil Methodology, a unique combination of fundamental and technical analysis proven over the past half-century to identify outperformers in the stock market. William O’Neil + Co. developers and analysts conceptualize, model, and integrate unique quantitative research discoveries into William O’Neil + Co.’s historic database and PANARAY® research platform. William O’Neil + Co. is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, The Financial Conduct Authority, and the State of California.

Summary

The Executive Director, Event & Arbitrage Trading is responsible for leading the execution of the firm's event-driven investment strategies. This role evaluates complex corporate events, develops investment recommendations, advises clients on portfolio strategy, and partners with clients to execute event-driven trading opportunities. The Executive Director serves as a senior investment professional providing expertise across merger arbitrage, special situations, restructurings, spin-offs, tender offers, and other event-driven investments

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the execution of event-driven investment strategies, including merger arbitrage and special situations.
Evaluate corporate events, transaction structures, financing arrangements, and regulatory developments affecting investment opportunities.
Develop investment recommendations, portfolio positioning strategies, and market insights for clients.
Advise clients on portfolio construction, investment strategy, and risk management decisions.
Partner with clients to execute event-driven trading strategies and identify investment opportunities.
Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and scenario analyses supporting investment decisions.
Monitor portfolio performance and market developments impacting active investments.
Collaborate with research, trading, and compliance teams to evaluate investment opportunities.
Present investment recommendations, market outlooks, and trade ideas to clients.
Ensure compliance with investment policies, regulatory requirements, and fiduciary standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or equivalent experience.
MBA and/or CFA preferred.
Typically requires 10–15 years of institutional investment experience.
Expert knowledge of merger arbitrage, special situations, and event-driven investing.
Deep understanding of portfolio construction, investment strategy, and institutional risk management.
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of corporate actions, transaction structures, and capital markets.
Exceptional client advisory, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Working Conditions

Must be able to perform the essential job duties. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each work day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

William O'Neil + Co. Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.