Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Centre is responsible for the origination of Eurobond and fixed income products across the EMEA region. As a Debt Capital Markets Associate, you will support both client origination and primary market execution across EMEA Debt Capital Markets. You will work closely with Coverage, Origination, Syndicate and Sales teams acting as key bridge between client strategy and market execution. This is a full time permanent position.
Key responsibilities
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Own client interactions and product/service solutions. Provide advice directly to clients, identifying and presenting the most suitable financial products
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Support the senior bankers in developing funding strategies for clients across Investment Grade, High Yield and ESG-labelled bond transactions
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Prepare client-facing pitch materials, including capital structure analysis, peer comparisons, market updates, refinancing strategies and funding recommendations
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Lead and coordinate day-to-day execution activities for live bond transactions, working closely with Origination, Syndicate, Legal, Compliance, Sales and Trading teams
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Support pricing discussions through analysis of market conditions, investor feedback, order book dynamics, relative value and allocation considerations
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Monitor EMEA debt capital markets, tracking investor trends, fund flows, spread movements, comparable transactions and secondary market developments to support client advice
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Build and maintain financial models, conduct credit analysis, leverage models, scenario analysis and evaluate capital structure optimisation opportunities
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Contribute to the development of market insights, investor intelligence and strategic recommendations to enhance client engagement and transaction outcomes
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Support junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing, quality standards and effective collaboration across the team
Requirements
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Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Business, Maths, or other relevant subject
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Solid experience in Debt Capital Markets, Debt Syndicate, Leverage Finance, Corporate Banking with a Capital Markets exposure
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Solid direct experience supporting bond execution in EMEA markets
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Experience with multi-currency bond issuance and international debt markets is desirable
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Exposure to pricing discussions and book building dynamics is preferred
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Knowledge of ESG financing frameworks and sustainable capital markets is advantageous
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Excellent financial modelling and credit analysis skills
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex market information into clear and actionable insights
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High attention to detail and ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining quality standards
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Team player who is able to work independently
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Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
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Commercial awareness
Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
