Senior Analyst, Special Situations
Aptitude Asia LimitedHong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Aptitude Asia Limited specializes in senior‑level recruitment for the banking, finance and technology sectors, sourcing executives and specialists from C‑level to technical roles. Leveraging over 40 years of industry experience, the firm employs in‑depth global market mapping, extensive networking and confidential research to identify and secure top talent in areas such as electronic trading, algorithmic and fixed‑income trading, cloud computing, IT security, and business analytics. Aptitude Asia distinguishes itself through long‑term client partnerships, a proven track record of repeat placements, and a focus on delivering both permanent and contract solutions tailored to the unique needs of financial institutions and technology firms.
Job Description
Our client, a multi-strategy hedge fund, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Special Situations to join their dynamic investment team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a top-tier team, contributing to investment decisions.
Requirements
- Conduct in-depth research on corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, bankruptcies, and restructurings.
- Evaluate the impact of these events on companies valuations, capital structures, and potential catalysts.
- Identify mispriced securities and arbitrage opportunities resulting from special situations.
- Analyze distressed debt instruments, including bonds, loans, and other credit securities.
- Assess the financial health of distressed companies, their restructuring plans, and recovery prospects.
- Collaborate with legal and financial advisors to navigate complex bankruptcy proceedings.
- Evaluate risk-adjusted returns from pending mergers and acquisitions.
- Build financial models to assess various scenarios underpinning special situations.
- Present investment recommendations to senior management and the investment committee.
