What does this job entail?
At KBC Securities, the investment bank within the KBC Group, we work closely in various teams to ensure that equity & bond transactions are executed successfully. As a subsidiary of KBC Bank NV, we offer an interesting and varied range of activities such as:
- DECM Origination (Corporate Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Syndication & Debt Placement)
- Specialised finance (Management Buyouts, Leveraged Finance/Acquisition Finance, Project Finance, Export Finance)
- Dealing Room Activities (Sales, Trading, Research)
As Equity & Bond Syndicate Desk employee, you will liaise between the issuer and the investors. You consider questions such as ‘Where could we best do a deal?’, ‘What is the issuer’s growth strategy, and how can we support them?’, ‘How do their existing shareholders view the company?’, ‘What are investors interested in and at what prices?’
Together with the head of your department, you will focus on origination on the syndication side of both equity and bond transactions. For this, you will have the support of a strong sales team to maximise placement opportunities. You will use your expertise to successfully place DCM (Debt Capital Markets) and ECM (Equity Capital Markets) issues, working closely with the origination and sales teams. You can expect a challenging, commercial role in which you can make your mark on the further expansion of our syndication desk.
What do we expect from you?
- The origination teams and issuers count on you to provide them with insights on the equity and bond markets.
- You will work from our trading room and liaise closely with colleagues there. So, you will be well-informed of trends and issues in the market and in close contact with the investors.
- You will keep track of which investors are interested in which companies and have previously participated in our deals.
- You will propose pricing, allocation strategies and draw up lists of investors to target.
- You will collaborate and coordinate with other banks involved in a joint equity or bond issue (joint book-run deals).
- You will also meet regularly with issuers and selected investors to keep abreast of developments.
Your key strengths?
- You have a Master’s in Economics, Finance or Commercial Engineering and a keen interest in business and the financial markets.
- You preferably have relevant experience in investment banking, within the DCM or ECM domains. And given this experience, you have extensive knowledge of equities and bonds. Your skills include a good understanding of methodologies for pricing and structuring syndicates.
- You communicate clearly and convincingly in Dutch, English and French. You demonstrate confidence in every negotiation, collaboration, sales meeting and presentation.
- Just like your colleagues, you enjoy working as a team to achieve goals. Your approach is always enthusiastic, proactive and result-oriented.
- Analysis is one of your key strengths and no detail escapes you.
- When under pressure or faced with a multitude of tasks, you stay focused and adopt a flexible attitude.
What can we offer you?
- KBC Securities offers a permanent contract with an attractive salary package including an expensive Flex Budget (including car) supplemented with an annual bonus.
- With us at KBC you can expect superb support, very friendly colleagues and a great atmosphere at work.
- The opportunity to work from home for one or two days a week. During your training phase, you will receive personal coaching from our experienced team.
- KBC Securities offers a wide range of training courses, supported by KBC Group.
Can you help us make the difference?
Working at KBC Securities on the Equity & Bond Syndicate Desk has been an incredibly rewarding experience. What I love most about my job is that you can make an impact and it offers a perfect blend of challenges and opportunities, allowing me to leverage my expertise to successfully place various issuances. The collaborative environment is one of the highlights, with close interactions between origination, sales teams, investors and issuers. This has provided me with deep market insights and the ability to make informed decisions. The trading room atmosphere keeps me engaged and up-to-date with market trends. KBC Securities fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and professional growth are highly encouraged. The team here is not just a group of colleagues but a community of passionate professionals who are always willing to share their knowledge and expertise. If you are driven, curious, and eager to make a significant impact in the world of finance, I highly recommend joining our team. At KBC Securities, you will find the perfect blend of challenge and support to help you excel in your career.
Laurent
Respect and inclusion are core values at KBC. We believe that the individuality of our employees and the diversity of our teams are key to achieving great things. That’s why we recruit new employees based on talent and motivation, regardless of their background or story.
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If this ticks all your boxes, apply now so we can get to know you. And if there are any specific things you’d like us to consider in your application, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
