EMEA | London | Equity Capital Markets | Off-Cycle Analyst Programme

Equity Capital Markets, Off-Cycle Analyst

London, UK

Job Description & Program Overview

Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB) provides advice and services to large corporations, governments and institutions around the world. GCIB provides the firm’s clients with a broad range of services and products, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic advice, lending, access to debt and equity capital markets, treasury services and tailored risk management solutions.

Global Corporate and Investment Banking is split into four areas:

• Corporate Banking
• Debt Capital Markets
• Equity Capital Markets
• Investment Banking

Equity Capital Markets

ECM professionals originate, structure and execute equity capital raising products, including IPOs, rights offerings, accelerated placements, convertible bonds, hedging structures, margin loans and structured purchases/disposals. They assist with capital raising in the public and private markets for large acquisitions, strategic financing and the strengthening of balance sheets.

Both Capital Markets groups work closely with Corporate Banking and Investment Banking (client coverage) and Global Markets (trading and distribution). Therefore, candidates who have a natural interest in both markets and corporate finance will find it a particularly rewarding environment.

As an Off-cycle Analyst you will be assigned to one of these Capital Markets groups but will benefit from exposure to and connectivity with both groups throughout the internship.

As an Off-Cycle Analyst within ECM, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist DCM or ECM professionals with deal origination and execution across a diverse range of product areas
• Work as a product specialist directly with our clients at top management level to create and deliver financing solutions through ECM (equity, equity-linked and/or derivative) products
• Develop a strong understanding of market fundamentals and be able to make market-informed contributions on a broad array of financing strategies that address clients’ specific needs
• Design highly tailored presentations for clients to outline solutions to their financing needs (e.g. general corporate financing, acquisition financing)
• Work on live transactions and interact with clients and professionals from across the bank as you build your network and experience
• Work closely with Investment Banking teams on client coverage and origination
• Work with sales teams and traders in Global Markets to coordinate and manage live deal executions, and liaise with Global Research to stay informed on the latest market developments

Qualifications

• Candidates are required to be a recent graduate or in their penultimate or final year of study pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university
• Applications are accepted from a diverse range of degree disciplines such as the arts and humanities, as well as numerically focused subjects such as economics and mathematics
• Fluency in English is essential for all roles. 
• For some roles within Emerging Markets (including sub-Sahara Africa, Russia and China), a knowledge of those regions is required so that support in the marketing of products, advising and coordinating the marketing effort to existing and potential investor base in the emerging markets region can be provided
• Strong A-level grades and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
• You'll need to demonstrate drive, innovation and a genuine interest in the financial markets
• Team-work, leadership and problem-solving skills, plus creativity are key qualities, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people
• Displays analytical and problem-solving skills
• Influences decisions and outcomes through effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Our Commitment to Conduct and Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mindset are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

Analyst Internship and Full time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once applications open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so its best to submit your application early.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package