Global Equities - Equity Capital Markets Syndicate - Vice President or Executive Director

As a Vice President or Executive Director in the EMEA Equity Capital Markets Syndicate team, you will act as Deal Captain, taking full responsibility for the execution of equity and equity‑linked transactions. You will coordinate across internal stakeholders, manage investor engagement, and oversee the transaction lifecycle from education to pricing and allocation. You will contribute to market insight, franchise development, and the education of junior team members, ensuring high‑quality execution and client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead execution of ECM transactions including IPOs, accelerated bookbuilds, follow‑ons, rights issues, and convertible bonds.
• Act as Deal Captain with end‑to‑end responsibility for transaction delivery, including timing, pricing, sizing, and allocation.
• Own the bookbuild process, monitoring order books and investor demand in real time.
• Provide pricing guidance and allocation recommendations, driving execution strategy alongside ECM and coverage teams.
• Coordinate transaction execution across ECM, Sales and Trading, Legal, Compliance, and external advisors.
• Manage investor engagement, supporting investor education and roadshows, analysing feedback, and contributing to targeting strategies.
• Drive the block trade business through regular investor dialogue, IOIs, risk and pricing judgement.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, overseeing deliverables and ensuring high‑quality execution.
• Contribute to market insight and franchise development, monitoring issuance activity, investor trends, and competitive dynamics.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in Equity Capital Markets, Equities, or Syndicate within a leading financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading transactions and acting as Deal Captain on ECM deals.
• Strong understanding of equity bookbuilding, pricing dynamics, investor behaviour, and allocation processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage effectively with senior clients and investors.
• Good knowledge and relationships with the investor universe.
• Ability to operate under pressure, managing multiple live transactions.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with block trades and risk.
• Leadership capability with experience managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to contribute to franchise growth and competitive positioning.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality client service.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development.

Regulated Activity Statement

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence as assessed by the Firm and, where appropriate, approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.