Debt Capital Markets Assistant Vice President

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

• The AVP DCM officer supports senior DCM officers and where appropriate initiates and participates in client emails, calls and meetings
• Liaising with the syndicate desks to prepare indicative bond pricing updates to issuers
• 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.);
• Gathering necessary information from issuers for the purposes of completing KYC on-boarding and compliance periodic reviews
• Helping with the administration function where appropriate

Business Area

Debt Capital Markets - Origination Paris

The team is part of DCM EMEA, providing advice and solutions to Corporate clients across a wide range of capital markets products. The clients covered by team are located in France, BeLux, Scandinavia, and Southern Europe 

Position Description

• Supports senior DCM officers in origination efforts and deal execution:
  • Help or compile recommendation (or generic) pitch books including legal/documentation schedules, pricing methodologies, market trends and deal planning and timing.
  • Establish regular contact with issuers and send regular pricing, market information and research such as new issue market flows/trends, distribution performances, comparable analysis.
  • Setting up daily secondary bond price/spread reference matrices (using market data services or internal input; circulate matrices to relevant users) and weekly/monthly market and product publications.
  • Liaise with other stakeholders and product partners (e.g. swap marketers, USD Syndicate in NY, USPP desk in NY, SMBC for Fiscal Agency function, M&A department, Corporate Solutions Group).
• Supervise Junior resources like e.g. interns and supports recruiting processes

• Build a network across SMBC Group, particularly with other juniors, and proactively exchanges marketing information with other DCM teams in London, New York, Tokyo and Sydney
• Supports senior DCM officers in coverage of corporate clients based in France, BeLux, Southern Europe, as well as in Nordics countries
• Supports communication between departments (Transaction Management, DCM, Syndicate, Fixed Income, Compliance, etc ) and helps with information requests from management

Experience:

• AVP is a junior position. In this support role the AVPs learns and gains experience in marketing of EUR, USD, GBP, and JPY Senior Bonds, Hybrid Bonds, Liability Management, USPP and EU PP
• 2 to 3 years of prior experience in fixed income markets

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!