Senior Equity Analyst
Durlston Partners, Chicago, IL, United States
We are seeking a Senior Equity Analyst to join a high‑performance trading desk at a globally recognized, multi‑asset market‑making firm. This is a high‑impact role for an analyst ready to go beyond traditional research and operate at the intersection of fundamental analysis and live trading.
About the role:
This position sits directly on the trading desk, with visibility into real‑time decisions and direct P&L responsibility. You will own sector coverage, generate short‑horizon, catalyst‑driven insights, and partner closely with traders to optimize positions across both equity and volatility.
This is not a traditional research role. Speed, commercial judgement, and the ability to translate fundamentals into actionable trade ideas are core to success here.
What you'll do:
Identify and evaluate trading opportunities using fundamental, event‑driven, and short‑term catalyst analysis
Partner with traders to optimize analyst and market‑making book positions
Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses around corporate events and macro developments
Translate research insights into strategies across equities and options
Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing across the analyst team
Mentor junior analysts and help grow the equity research function
What we're looking for:
5+ years of experience as an equity analyst within a market‑making firm, proprietary trading environment, or event‑driven / trading‑oriented hedge fund
Demonstrated ability to own sector coverage and generate differentiated, actionable insights
Strong understanding of how fundamentals drive short‑term price action and volatility
Comfortable applying your analytical framework across new sectors and situations
Options‑aware thinking and experience working in fast‑paced, collaborative environments
What you'll receive:
Highly competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus
Daily meals, office perks, social events, and more
The opportunity to work alongside professionals globally
Location: On‑site | Seniority: Mid‑Senior | Function: Finance & Trading
To apply or learn more, please reach out directly via LinkedIn message.
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About the role:
This position sits directly on the trading desk, with visibility into real‑time decisions and direct P&L responsibility. You will own sector coverage, generate short‑horizon, catalyst‑driven insights, and partner closely with traders to optimize positions across both equity and volatility.
This is not a traditional research role. Speed, commercial judgement, and the ability to translate fundamentals into actionable trade ideas are core to success here.
What you'll do:
Identify and evaluate trading opportunities using fundamental, event‑driven, and short‑term catalyst analysis
Partner with traders to optimize analyst and market‑making book positions
Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses around corporate events and macro developments
Translate research insights into strategies across equities and options
Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing across the analyst team
Mentor junior analysts and help grow the equity research function
What we're looking for:
5+ years of experience as an equity analyst within a market‑making firm, proprietary trading environment, or event‑driven / trading‑oriented hedge fund
Demonstrated ability to own sector coverage and generate differentiated, actionable insights
Strong understanding of how fundamentals drive short‑term price action and volatility
Comfortable applying your analytical framework across new sectors and situations
Options‑aware thinking and experience working in fast‑paced, collaborative environments
What you'll receive:
Highly competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus
Daily meals, office perks, social events, and more
The opportunity to work alongside professionals globally
Location: On‑site | Seniority: Mid‑Senior | Function: Finance & Trading
To apply or learn more, please reach out directly via LinkedIn message.
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