Job Description

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.


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Senior Associate, Corporate Broking & PLC Advisory

Key Relationships:

Listed Client Group:

Leadership, Corporate Broking & PLC Advisory team, and Equities teams (Research, Distribution, and Trading).

Private Equity and Private Company Client Groups.

Private Client and Sector Specialist Client Groups.

Business Enablers:

Operations, technology, finance, compliance, risk, etc.

International Businesses of Investec.

Third-Party Partnerships:

e.g., Investec Capital Mind, Blackarch/Regions Bank.




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Team Description:

The team focuses on UK listed companies in the Tech & Media Internet & Platforms sectors.



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Description of Role and Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management:

Assist in maintaining and developing relationships with existing listed company clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and engagement.

Proposal Preparation:

Support in the preparation of client proposals and pitches to secure new business and sustain ongoing engagements.

Transaction Execution:

Aid the client team in the successful execution of transactions such as capital raisings and mergers & acquisitions, including preparation and review of transaction documentation.

Market Communication:

Assist in reviewing client communications with the market to ensure clarity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Regulatory Advice:

Provide clients with timely advice on market and regulatory issues, ensuring they are well-informed to make strategic decisions (AIM/Main Market, Panel Rules & MAR).

Investor Relations:

Support client teams in managing corporate clients' relationships with investors and the marketplace.

Sector Knowledge:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector trends, market practices, and commercial awareness to enhance service delivery.

Internal Collaboration:

Understand and leverage Investec's broader capabilities to enhance client solutions.

CRM Management:

Ensure all communications with clients and intermediaries are appropriately captured in the CRM system.

Administrative Support:

Assist the PLC Advisory team with administrative responsibilities, including maintaining pitch materials and managing team agendas.

Professional Development:

Actively work on upskilling and expanding personal knowledge of investment banking.
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Core Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Required:

Regulatory Knowledge:

Detailed understanding of all applicable rules and regulations (e.g., FCA, AIM, City Code on Takeovers).

Integrity and Fairness:

Commitment to acting with integrity and treating clients fairly.

Financial Expertise:

Strong proficiency in financial analysis, valuation, and modelling techniques.

Technical Skills:

Excellent command of PowerPoint and Excel.

Client Interaction:

Effective skills in client interaction for business generation and execution.

IT Proficiency:

Ability to use relevant IT applications efficiently.

Multitasking:

Ability to juggle multiple client workstreams and adapt to changes in workload priorities.

Additional Attributes (Preferred but Not Essential):

Knowledge of UK Tech & Media companies (either listed or under private equity ownership).

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.



Here is a selection of what we offer;

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme



Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows

that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same - if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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