Associate - Debt Capital Markets

Job description / Role

The role presents the opportunity to support the Head of DCM with the originating, structuring, and execution of bonds/sukuks, and to support the lead originator with pitch material, and market information.

Client Details

The client is a leading financial services company that is headquartered in London with an AUM of USD 2 trillion, with multiple affiliated offices around the globe.

Description

The role reporting to the Head of Debt Capital Markets has the following responsibilities:

* Providing weekly or general market updates to issuers
* Liaising with the syndicate desks to prepare indicative bond pricing updates to issuers
* Working on pitch books for marketing purposes and in response to Request for Proposals
* Working on the execution of mandated transactions in collaboration with relevant colleagues depending on assigned Joint Lead Manager role (e.g. investor presentation, logistics, documentation, etc.)
* Liaising with relationship managers for updates on key DCM targets
* Gathering necessary information from issuers for the purposes of completing KYC onboarding and compliance periodic reviews
* Maintain weekly/daily commentary for coverage remit
* Support with ad-hoc tasks including issuer profiles and new issue data analysis

Job Offer

Reputable organisation and excellent exposure, culture & progression

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following:

* Strong understanding of Macro fundamentals, analytical skills, exposure to financial analysis and the key drivers of decision making
* Knowledge and keen interest in financial markets
* Strong proficiency in MS Office is essential (especially Powerpoint, Excel - VBA is and advantage) and Bloomberg
* Ability to multitask and work creatively given the broad industry scope (Corp/FI and SSA)
* Creative and quick learner with attention to details
* Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
* Ability to communicate ideas and messages using charts

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.