The low down on moving into Equity Capital Markets in the UK midcap sector

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In the fifth and final instalment of our insights into the career opportunities available to newly qualified accountants in Front Office Investment Banking we are considering the move into the Equity Capital Markets teams of UK Midcap focused Investment Banks.  These teams are also sometimes called Corporate Finance or Corporate Broking.  Different firms use different terms, and for consistency we will be using the term “corporate broking” in this article.  To register your interest in finding out more about career options and live vacancies please click […]

The low down on moving into Equity Research

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In the third instalment of our insights into the career opportunities available to newly qualified accountants in Front Office Investment Banking we are considering the move into equity research. To register your interest in finding out more about career options and live vacancies please click here.

The job

Equity Research is a detail orientated role which involves focussed work investigating trends, competition statistics, market movements, economic data and predicting accurately potential impacts of the findings.  You need to have an eye for detail and genuine interest in what you are researching.  Your time will […]

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The low down on what it is really like moving into M & A

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Here’s the low down on what it is really like moving into Mergers & Acquisitions.

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In the first instalment of our insights into the career opportunities available to newly qualified accountants in Front Office Investment banking we are considering the move to corporate finance, M&A

The job

The day to day job of an M&A Analyst is varied and full of challenging work.  In many smaller firms you can be client focussed from day one, the main duties include:

• Assisting with creating valuation models, DCF, […]
  

Are you nearing the end of your ACA contract?

Considering career opportunities in Front Office Financial Services?

Follow Alan Mitchell on LinkedIn to find out more about your options. We will be publishing articles weekly on LinkedIn to fill you in on the opportunities available to newly qualified accountants in Front Office Investment banking. Letting you know what they involve, who they would suit and the honest feedback on the good and bad aspects of every role. These roles are all financial rewarding, challenging, interesting and offer the real opportunity for careers progression. You have the opportunity to work in many different types of firms including specialist boutiques, securities firms, investment banks. So, there is a work environment to suit everyone. If […]

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Manage the candidate database

• Calling candidates, book in relevant ones, get referrals, get leads
• Manage “Talent Pools” on database – e.g. “ACA 2019”
• Work with consultants on jobs and projects – finding candidates from database and LinkedIn

Advert Management

• Alan Mitchell website
• LinkedIn –
• Info@alan-mitchell.co.uk response

Mailshot Management

• Friday/weekend mailshots
• Monday/Tuesday deal with response
• Update database with information

Interview/Placement Management

• Schedule candidate’s client interviews – occasional
• Confirm all necessary information is on system for candidates (address, passport/visa info)
• Organise Champagne for placed candidates
• Follow up champagne delivery and book lunch with candidate – ask for testimonials
• Book lunch with client – ask for testimonials

Social Media

• LinkedIn – news stories and adverts.
• Share any adverts
• News stories and job ads on […]