Capital Market Research Analyst

Capital Markets Gateway; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Greater London is seeking a candidate to assist in data gathering and management within the equity capital markets sector. Responsibilities include managing transactional data, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting client interactions related to ECM workflows. The ideal applicant will have finance-related experience, a strong understanding of equity markets, and is detail-oriented. The position offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Equity

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits program

Premium life and income protection

Top private medical and dental insurance

Education reimbursement

Continuous learning opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in Finance, Accounting, Capital Markets, or Data Entry preferred.
• Knowledge of equity markets and relationships between buy- and sell-side.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and disseminating transactional data.
• Manage data quality in CMG’s internal databases and resolve conflicts.
• Support clients on data-related issues regarding ECM offering workflows.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Accounting knowledge

Capital Markets understanding

Data Entry experience

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

The Company

Capital Markets Gateway LLC (CMG) is a financial technology firm, uniquely focused on the equity capital markets (ECM), connecting investors and underwriters via a neutral platform. CMG delivers integrated ECM data and analytics, unrivaled transparency into deal flow, and workflow efficiencies for an otherwise fragmented and inefficient process. Providing a digital system of record for firm‑wide deal activity, CMG helps clients make more timely, better‑informed decisions. Launched in 2017 by a team of ECM practitioners, CMG has completed two successful fundraising rounds and is backed by a group of the world’s most prestigious financial institutions. The CMG platform is currently relied upon by nearly 150 buy‑side firms representing $40 trillion in AUM and 20 global investment banks. For more information, please visit www.cmgx.io.

The Role

Primary responsibilities will revolve around assisting in the gathering and dissemination of transactional data (IPOs, Follow‑Ons, Block Trades, etc...). As CMG expands its product offerings and regional coverage, this role is intended to become dynamic and evolve alongside the broader organization. Developing a comprehensive understanding of Global Equity Capital Markets (ECM) offerings and the associated workflow specific to capturing and distributing all relevant data on the CMG Platform is essential. The ideal candidate is willing to begin work in early morning hours (GMT or CET time zone) and work flexible hours during initial training.

Responsibilities

• Data Gathering & Content Extraction
• Navigate and extract content from key Equity Capital Market sources including SEC Filings, press releases, and Exchange filings
• Create, update, and manage CMG data records
• Establish offering source documents to support accurate ECM data capture
• Document rules, regulations, market research, and general information relevant to the CMG team
• Develop a strong understanding of CMG’s data structure
• Establish and document workflows to accurately track international offerings

• Data Management, Quality Control & Workflow Execution
• Run regular data quality checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Manage data quality in CMG’s internal entity and security databases by resolving data conflicts and deficiencies
• Vet accuracy and completeness of third‑party data vendors
• Supplement, correct, and scrub vendor data to maintain high‑quality datasets

• Client Support & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Understand the business needs of CMG customers to ensure data relevance and usability
• Support clients on data‑related issues involving ECM offering execution workflows
• Collaborate with product development on integrating ECM data into the product roadmap and workflow
• Assist developers with product testing prior to releases

• Role Evolution & Market Understanding
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of global Equity Capital Markets offerings and the workflow required to capture and distribute relevant data
• Expand ECM global coverage universe

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Finance, Accounting, Capital Markets or Data Entry experience preferred
• Overall knowledge of equity markets and relationship between buy‑ and sell‑side
• Comfort working in fast paced trading‑like environment
• Extreme attention to detail
• Genuine interest in Equity Capital Markets and Equity Offerings
• Advanced Excel skills would be an advantage

Our Values

• We innovate with purpose
• We focus on outcomes vs. output
• We believe diverse and inclusive teams fuel innovation
• We are humble yet candid
• We do right by the customer

What We Offer

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO (20 vacation days + unlimited additional paid leave)
• Comprehensive benefits program managed by Globalization Partners
• Premium life and income protection
• Top private medical and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pension contributions
• Hybrid work environment (initially remote until office setup is complete)
• Education reimbursement
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Parental leave

CMG embraces our ongoing commitment to building a culture reflecting the people, perspectives, and passions it represents. We will accept nothing less than equity, inclusion, and belonging for all. With the only constant in life being change, we will always listen, learn, and improve for the betterment of our teams, customers, and communities.