Strategic Equity Transactions and Equity Capital Markets Originator - Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking : Job Details

The VP-level Originator will play a pivotal role in supporting the SECM Americas team with the marketing, origination, structuring, and execution of strategic equity capital markets transactions, as well as the overall development of the platform. The SECM team specializes in equity derivatives, equity-based financing transactions, and equity-linked capital markets transactions for a diverse range of corporate and institutional clients, including financial sponsors, holding companies, corporations, investors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with clients, global SECM teams, and various internal and external stakeholders, including coverage teams, product teams, legal, compliance, operations, and onboarding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business Development:

• Contribute to the successful growth of the business by supporting the marketing and execution of transactions across derivatives, financing, and equity capital markets.

Marketing and Origination:

• Actively engage in marketing efforts directed at target clients and bankers.
• Prepare pitch materials and tailored transaction proposals.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding and technical expertise to effectively present and communicate structured products and transactions.

Transaction Structuring and Proposals:

• Generate well-conceived transaction ideas and pitch proposals.
• Structure, design, and price derivatives, capital markets, and financing transactions in collaboration with structuring and trading teams.

Execution and Implementation:

• Prepare transaction proposals and assist senior team members in presenting transactions to Risk and senior management.
• Collaborate with SECM and trading teams to create execution plans for specific transactions.
• Lead the onboarding process and operational setup for clients.
• Review, comprehend, and support the negotiation of legal contracts, including complex elements related to derivatives, financing, and capital markets transactions.
• Manage transactions throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring proper settlement and closing of deals.

Infrastructure Setup:

• Collaborate with the SECM team to establish the necessary infrastructure for new product delivery by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience.
• At least two years of experience in structuring and executing structured equity products, including equity-linked financings, equity derivatives, convertibles, and equity capital raising for corporate and institutional clients.
• Proven experience in creating high-quality presentations and content for structured equity products.
• Experience presenting to internal committees, key stakeholders, and clients.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital structure concepts, and capital markets solutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory, tax, accounting, and securities law concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build and manage financial models in Excel or similar tools.
• Strong mathematical and technical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Possession of Series 79 and 63 licenses.

Natixis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free of discrimination. Natixis will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on age, color, mental or physical handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry or citizenship status, race, religion, sex (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), veteran status, creed, genetic information or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Respect for all means that we deal with each person as an individual and not as a member of any group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Management is expected to provide leadership in supporting the firms EEO program by taking steps to promote EEO in all facets of employment including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, performance assessment, and career-development opportunities.

The salary range for this position will be between $200,000 - $250,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.