Investment Banking ECM Director / VP

Oppenheimer & Co Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in New York is seeking a Director/VP for Equity Capital Markets to originate and execute equity and equity-linked transactions, focusing on Technology, Consumer, FIG and Industrials sectors.

You will work with senior Industry Groups to drive deals and relationships with key institutional investors. The role requires 3–5 years of ECM execution experience, SPAC experience preferred, and a sales-driven capital markets mindset.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of ECM experience, primarily execution.
• SPAC experience preferred.
• Sales driven mentality with strong capital markets acumen.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Elevated attention to detail and teamwork.
• Dealogic, Ipreo, CapIQ, PlacementTracker, Bloomberg, MS Office knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Origination and execution of equity transactions (IPOs, Follow-ons, CMPOs, RDs, PIPEs, SPACs, Private Placements).
• Expand and develop relationships with institutional investors.
• Coordinate with issuers, sponsors, lawyers and other parties to drive deal processes.
• Develop sector understanding and lead pitch drafting and marketing documents.
• Analyze deal data for senior management and issuers.
• Support new business and growth initiatives; mentor analysts.

Skills

ECM execution

Capital markets acumen

Strong communication

Education

FINRA registrations: SIE, Series 63, 79

Tools

Dealogic

Ipreo

CapIQ

PlacementTracker

Bloomberg

MS Office

Job description

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”) is a leading middle-market investment bank and full service broker-dealer, With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (both corporate and public finance), equity & fixed income research, market making, trust services and investment advisory and asset management services.

Our Investment Banking Team is committed to providing in-depth industry knowledge and delivering creative, market-based strategies to clients in all major industries, with a specific focus on Consumer and Retail, Energy, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Industrial Growth and Services, Rental Services, Technology, Media and Communications as well as Transportation and Logistics. Our range of services include Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions as well as Debt Advisory & Restructuring. This combination of industry and product groups enables the firm to deliver advice, strategies and capital with a universal banking approach to our targeted client – high growth, entrepreneurial, middle market companies.

Since 2019, Oppenheimer’s ECM team has executed over 200 Active Book run or Lead Placement Agent transactions for its corporate clients.

Job Description

Our Equity Capital Markets team is actively looking for a Director / VP for our New York office. The candidate will be working closely with senior members of our active Industry Groups to originate and execute equity and equity-linked transactions. This role will primarily focus on the Technology, Consumer, FIG and Industrials sectors.

Responsibilities

• Origination and execution of transactions including Initial Public Offerings, Follow-on Public Offerings, CMPOs, RDs, PIPEs, SPACs and Private Placements
• Expand and develop client relationships with key institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds and family offices
• Liaise with both internal and external parties (including corporate issuers, financial sponsors, legal counsel, among others) to expand corporate relationships and drive day-to-day deal process
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our sectors
• Lead pitch drafting as well as transaction marketing documents
• Analyze and present deal data for senior level management teams and corporate issuers
• Support new business and marketing initiatives as appropriate
• Demonstrate a commitment to the group’s success on new opportunities, mandates and overall growth
• Management, training and stewardship of analysts and associates

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of experience in ECM, primarily execution
• SPAC experience preferred
• Sales driven mentality with a strong capital markets acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Elevated attention to detail and consistency in work product
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Dealogic, Ipreo, CapIQ, PlacementTracker, Bloomberg, MS Office suite knowledge strongly preferred
• SIE, Series 63, 79 FINRA registrations required at time of hiring or shortly thereafter

Compensation

For job postings in New York City, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $190,000.00 - $220,000.00 at the time of this posting. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.