Overview of Role
Rothschild & Co’s Global Markets Solutions arm (“GMS”) sits within the Global Advisory division and serves as a critical part of the firm’s overall offering, working closely with sector M&A colleagues globally. The Associate in the group will work across sectors on a broad spectrum of equity capital markets transactions including IPOs, SPACs, direct listings, common stock, block trades and other shareholder monetizations. The role will also involve executing on private capital market transactions including direct minority and hybrid capital solutions for growing and mature businesses, as well as liquidity solutions for sponsor liquidity strategies, and distributed private capital solutions. The group has advised on some of the highest profile ECM transactions of the last decade, including Alibaba’s $25 billion IPO (largest IPO ever globally), Spotify’s $31 billion direct listing on the NYSE (advisor to two major shareholders), Ferguson’s $23 billion listing transfer from LSE to NYSE, the Canadian Government’s monetization of General Motors and multiple growth equity privates, IPOs, SPACs and stock offerings.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the origination and execution of equity capital markets transactions
- Draft client pitches and marketing materials, as well as associated internal documentation through coordination with internal and external resources
- Support the team in coordinating transaction processes both internally and with clients, stakeholders and other advisors
- Ability to work in a demanding environment while multi-tasking time-sensitive projects
- Attend client meetings, industry conferences and external training sessions
- Update industry databases and credentials
- Adhere to all compliance regulations and confidentiality policies
- Contribute to Rothschild & Co’s unique firm culture, and recruiting, training and development efforts
Education and Qualifications
- 3+ years of equity capital markets or investment banking experience within a top tier corporate finance advisor/investment bank
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance (or similar) from a leading academic institution
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
- Broader interest in equity capital markets
- Desire to work across industries, learning the businesses of multiple clients in different lines of businesses
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative and communication skills
- Strong team-oriented and mission driven focus
- Ability to develop long-term, professional client relationships
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), Dealogic, FactSet