Equity Capital Market Analyst recruitment
Job Specification
The successful candidate will be part of a team of equity capital market (ECM) professionals analysing primary and secondary ECM deals for a unique information product used in investment banks, law firms and professional service firms. The candidate will need to be able to demonstrate knowledge in ECM and in particular be familiar with ECM specific offer types. Excellent research skills are essential, along with the ability to maintain and develop relationships with existing and new clients.
Key Responsibilities
In-depth analysis of UK equity capital market deals in regards of their structure, commercial and financial deal specific information and general company information based on deal documentation
Processing and entry of the ECM deal analysis into a proprietary database within defined timelines
Producing email alerts for new capital raising announcements and weekly market updates within a specified timeframe
Presentation and training of new and existing clients of a unique UK equity capital market information product
Managing and prioritising client requests and providing solutions in a timely fashion
Pro-actively contact clients according to departmental guidelines to conduct client research and receive targeted feedback
Responsible for ongoing and special project initiatives as defined by management
Producing market statistics for ECM reports using MS Excel as analysis tool
Minimum requirements
Legal practice course (LPC) or minimum 2.1 in a BSc/BA degree in finance or economics
Working knowledge of equity capital market primary and secondary deals
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Excellent command of English in written and verbal form
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular advanced knowledge of MS Excel, working knowledge of databases
Quick and independent learner, paying attention to detail and yet being able to multi task in a fast-paced environment working towards tight deadlines
Familiarity with and a keen interest in financial markets
The following attributes would be desirable
Experience as ECM analyst in an investment bank, law firm or professional service firm
One or more foreign languages
About Perfect Information
Perfect Information, established in 1991, is the premier global provider of online financial information and capital markets documentation to investment banks, brokerage firms, consultancies and law firms. Perfect Information has offices in London, Hong Kong, Beijing and Toronto. Perfect Information is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centaur Holdings plc, one of the UK's largest independent business publishing and information companies.