# VP/Head of Research, Merger Arbitrage

Hiring organization: [AllianceBernstein](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/alliancebernstein)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c5f8061b-0ba3-4dae-a735-052c99fddf79

Listed on AllianceBernstein's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: VP
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 200000 – 250000 USD per year

## Summary

Lead quantitative research and signal development for a systematic merger arbitrage strategy, working alongside an experienced portfolio manager to build and refine models that predict deal outcomes and optimize portfolio positioning. This role suits someone with strong quantitative chops and a genuine interest in event-driven investing who wants to bridge research, data engineering, and investment decision-making at a major asset manager.

_Our summary, not AllianceBernstein's wording._

## Skills named

Machine Learning, Python, SQL, Statistical Modeling

## Required

- 5+ years investment management or quantitative research in equities
- Quantitative research methods and systematic strategy backtesting
- Python proficiency for research and data analysis
- SQL proficiency for querying and managing structured data
- Strong attention to detail and data quality commitment
- Communication skills for institutional audiences
- Bachelor's degree in quantitative or finance-related field
- Willingness to use AI across job functions

## Nice to have

- Merger arbitrage or event-driven strategy experience
- M&A transaction analysis expertise including deal timelines, structures, and regulatory processes
- Quantitative modeling and ML methods for event-driven or arbitrage investing
- Systematic strategy development: factor construction, signal combination, portfolio optimization
- Experience using AI tools to augment investment or research workflows

Apply on AllianceBernstein's site: https://abglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/alliancebernsteincareers/job/New-York-New-York/VP-Head-of-Research--Merger-Arbitrage_R0019309