Strategic Equity Transactions Group (SETG)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Analyst/Associate to join their Strategic Equity Transactions Group in London. This dynamic role involves supporting the origination and execution of structured equity transactions, including derivative solutions and equity financing strategies. You'll collaborate with investment banking and trading teams to analyze market trends and provide insights to clients. With a focus on financial modeling and risk management, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a fast-paced environment while working with top-tier professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in structured equity solutions or capital markets.
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling and derivatives pricing.

Responsibilities

• Support origination, structuring, and execution of equity transactions.
• Analyze corporate information and build financial pricing models.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Derivatives Pricing

Equity Derivatives

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Company Overview:

Jefferies is a leading global investment banking firm providing a full range of capital markets, advisory, and asset management services. With a strong entrepreneurial culture and a client-focused approach, we deliver tailored financial solutions across industries and geographies. Our EMEA Strategic Equity Transactions Group (SETG) sits in London within the Investment Banking Division and focuses on the management of strategic equity stakes.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Analyst / Associate to join our Strategic Equity Transactions Group in London.

The team originates, structures, and executes derivative solutions to help clients acquire and manage stakes in listed companies. The range of transactions the SETG team executes includes minority stake acquisitions in listed companies, equity-based financing, risk management strategies, as well as corporate solutions such as structured share buybacks and tailored derivative strategies for M&A situations.

You will work closely with ECM and other capital markets groups, industry teams, coverage bankers, as well as Corporate Derivatives traders, who are part of the Equities division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the origination, structuring, and execution of structured equity transactions, including derivative hedging and financing strategies
• Work closely with investment banking, trading, and legal teams to structure and execute transactions
• Prepare detailed and highly tailored pitchbooks and live deal materials
• Analyze detailed corporate information including financial disclosures and M&A deal structures
• Build and use financial and derivatives pricing models
• Monitor market trends, analyze pricing dynamics, and provide insights on market opportunities to clients
• Manage relationships with corporate issuers, institutional investors, and hedge funds
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• 1-5 years of experience in structured equity solutions, equity derivatives, equity-linked or other capital markets groups, within investment banking, or sales & trading
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling, derivatives pricing, and capital markets structuring
• Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, and other financial tools
• Deep understanding of credit analysis, risk, and equity derivatives pricing and structuring
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to create compelling client presentations
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across different functions