Sydney
Investment Banking
Permanent
Our client is a leading institutional equities broking and advisory firm seeking an experienced Associate reporting into the Head of ECM.
Ideal backgrounds will be candidates with 3-6 years’ relevant experience post University coming from other corporate finance firms, big 4 chartered accounting deal teams, or capital markets legal backgrounds.
* You will be responsible for delivering high-quality ECM services to clients as part of the ECM team
* Work closely with the Head of ECM to manage all aspects of transaction execution, due diligence, and project management including:
– undertake commercial reviews of legal agreements
– review/prepare offer documents, announcements, presentations, and other relevant client documentation;
– dealing with clients and other service providers (including accountants, lawyers, share registries, and other advisors) directly
– provide capital markets and structuring advice
– undertake financial analysis and modelling where necessary
– maintain corporate and institutional client relationships
* Keep the Head of ECM briefed on the transaction process and execution progress, securing support for transaction strategy in relation to key milestones
* Working on a range of transactions including IPO’s, Rights Issues, Capital Raising, and private and public placements. This will include drafting and negotiating key transactions documents and managing external client relationships
* Working closely with other teams across the firm to deliver an integrated service to our clients
* Managing and building external client relationships, including assisting with business development activities for key existing clients and new clients
The Ideal Candidate
* Experienced Analyst or Associate (2-6 years’ experience) coming from corporate advisory, chartered accounting, or financial services legal background
* 3-5 years of demonstrable experience in equity capital markets: rights issues, IPO’s Capital raising, placements preferably in the Australian market
* Strong legal skills, coupled with a high degree of commitment and a practical mindset