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.
Responsibilities
* Lead execution of ECM transactions including IPOs, accelerated bookbuilds, follow‑ons, rights issues, and convertible bonds
* Act as Deal Captain with end‑to‑end responsibility for transaction delivery, including timing, pricing, sizing, and allocation
* Own the bookbuild process, monitoring order books and investor demand in real time
* Provide pricing guidance and allocation recommendations, driving execution strategy alongside ECM and coverage teams
* Coordinate transaction execution across ECM, Sales and Trading, Legal, Compliance, and external advisors
* Manage investor engagement, supporting investor education and roadshows, analysing feedback, and contributing to targeting strategies
* Drive the block trade business through regular investor dialogue, IOIs, risk and pricing judgement
* Manage and mentor junior team members, overseeing deliverables and ensuring high‑quality execution
* Contribute to market insight and franchise development, monitoring issuance activity, investor trends, and competitive dynamics
Essential Qualifications
* Experience in Equity Capital Markets, Equities, or Syndicate within a leading financial institution
* Proven track record of leading transactions and acting as Deal Captain on ECM deals
* Strong understanding of equity bookbuilding, pricing dynamics, investor behaviour, and allocation processes
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage effectively with senior clients and investors
* Good knowledge and relationships with the investor universe
* Ability to operate under pressure, managing multiple live transactions
Preferred Qualifications and Capabilities
* Experience with block trades and risk
* Leadership capability with experience managing and mentoring junior team members
* Ability to contribute to franchise growth and competitive positioning
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Commitment to delivering high‑quality client service
* 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.
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