Join our EMEA Equity Capital Markets Syndicate team as a Vice President or Executive Director, where you will lead the execution of equity and equity-linked transactions, acting as Deal Captain and driving successful outcomes for clients and investors.
Introductory Marketing Language:
Are you ready to take ownership of high-profile equity capital markets transactions? As a Vice President or Executive Director in our Syndicate team, you will have the opportunity to lead deal execution, coordinate across stakeholders, and engage directly with institutional investors. You will play a pivotal role in delivering market-leading solutions, developing your expertise, and contributing to the growth of our franchise. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams, we encourage you to apply.
Job Summary:
As a Vice President or Executive Director in the EMEA Equity Capital Markets Syndicate team, you will act as Deal Captain, taking full responsibility for the execution of equity and equity-linked transactions. You will coordinate across internal stakeholders, manage investor engagement, and oversee the transaction lifecycle from education to pricing and allocation. You will contribute to market insight, franchise development, and the education of junior team members, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Lead execution of ECM transactions including IPOs, accelerated bookbuilds, follow-ons, rights issues, and convertible bonds
2. Act as Deal Captain with end-to-end responsibility for transaction delivery, including timing, pricing, sizing, and allocation
3. Own the bookbuild process, monitoring order books and investor demand in real time
4. Provide pricing guidance and allocation recommendations, driving execution strategy alongside ECM and coverage teams
5. Coordinate transaction execution across ECM, Sales and Trading, Legal, Compliance, and external advisors
6. Manage investor engagement, supporting investor education and roadshows, analysing feedback, and contributing to targeting strategies
7. Drive the block trade business through regular investor dialogue, IOIs, risk and pricing judgement
8. Manage and mentor junior team members, overseeing deliverables and ensuring high-quality execution
9. Contribute to market insight and franchise development, monitoring issuance activity, investor trends, and competitive dynamics
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
10. Experience in Equity Capital Markets, Equities, or Syndicate within a leading financial institution
11. Proven track record of leading transactions and acting as Deal Captain on ECM deals
12. Strong understanding of equity bookbuilding, pricing dynamics, investor behaviour, and allocation processes
13. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage effectively with senior clients and investors
14. Good knowledge and relationships with the investor universe
15. Ability to operate under pressure, managing multiple live transactions
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
16. Experience with block trades and risk
17. Leadership capability with experience managing and mentoring junior team members
18. Ability to contribute to franchise growth and competitive positioning
19. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
20. Commitment to delivering high-quality client service
21. Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence as assessed by the Firm and, where appropriate, approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.