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Associate - ECM, City of London, £60,000 to £85,000
Associates in the Equity Capital Markets and Advisory group will gain a broad understanding of the investment banking business by working on a variety of assignments across the UK mid market.
Associates participate as full members of teams engaged in projects such as company valuation, strategic advisory and execution of M&A and equity offerings.
The specific responsibilities of the role may include financial analysis/modelling, industry research, coordination of internal and external processes related to a financing or sale, and assistance in the preparation of offering memoranda, proposals, and other written materials.
Work Quality / Productivity:
- Consistently produces high-quality, accurate work in a timely manner. Demonstrates strong attention to detail. Takes responsibility for checking work. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple assignments and handles pressure well. Prioritizes tasks and is well organized
Quantitative / Problem Solving:
- Demonstrates a strong grounding in accounting, finance, and the capital markets. Masters the appropriate analytical techniques and computer models. Identifies key issues, skilfully analyzes problems, and raises questions about the results.
Initiative / Work Ethic:
- Takes ownership of projects and also knows when to ask for help.
Project Management Skills:
- Is an effective manager of support staff, providing clear and thoughtful guidance. Is able to manage the expectations of more senior bankers on the team, keeping them informed of progress and potential conflicts.
Judgment:
- Demonstrates insight in making decisions regarding the project and the client. Forms opinions and is discreet about confidential information.
Oral Communication Skills:
- Speaks articulately and with confidence. Explains his or her own viewpoints and work product well. Participates appropriately and effectively in discussions with clients and senior bankers.
Written Communication Skills:
- Writes in an organized, concise, and persuasive manner.
Contribution to the Firm / Teamwork:
- Works cooperatively with others at all levels throughout the Firm and is viewed as a team player. Recognizes that recruiting, training, and participation on task forces are part of his or her responsibility and enthusiastically gets involved in these activities.
Main Duties:
- Play a key role in financial analysis / modelling, industry research, coordination of internal and external processes related to a financing or sale, and assistance in the preparation of offering memoranda, proposals, and other written materials.
- Learn to effectively utilize available resources.
- Build and utilize strong knowledge of finance and capital markets to understand and meet client needs.
- Develop effective working relationships and to demonstrate a strong commitment to the Firm's goals and values.
- Generate innovative solutions to problems.
- Should strive to make a positive impact on the people around him or her by being a team player and an effective project manager, consistent with Capital Markets emphasis on a cooperative and supportive work environment. Take ownership of projects to drive a process forward, and also seek counsel from others.
- Participation in such activities as task forces, recruiting and training is an important way for Analysts to broaden their exposure throughout the Firm and make a meaningful contribution to the Capital Markets franchise.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your details.
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