The Corporate Finance and Investment Banking team

Our Corporate Finance and Investment Banking team specialise in a diverse range of strategic financial solutions, drawing from a wealth of expertise in the field. Our team members bring extensive experience from their careers in top-tier financial institutions and have collectively honed their skills over decades. While we maintain the professionalism of our industry, our culture is entrepreneurial and adaptive to various styles of corporate finance. 
Our multi-disciplinary approach enables us to provide strategic financial advisory services to a broad spectrum of clients, both corporate and institutional. Over the years, we have consistently delivered exceptional value and insights, fostering strong client relationships. Collaboration is at the heart of our success, and we encourage our team to work closely, share insights, and create synergies to maximise opportunities. 
Deal flow is a cornerstone of our activities, with transaction sizes typically ranging between £5m and £500m. We maintain an agnostic approach to sector, allowing us to adapt to a wide range of client needs. 
We operate within a centralised infrastructure platform that offers our Corporate Finance Managers the independence to execute strategies while adhering to a regulatory-compliant, risk-management, and operational framework. Cutting-edge technology supports our operations across all business areas. 
Our mission is to uphold and expand our position as a leading financial institution, comprising the industry’s finest corporate finance professionals who consistently deliver exceptional results for our valued clients.

The Opportunity Key Responsibilities

Are you a seasoned corporate finance professional seeking a new challenge? Marshall Sterling is looking to expand its success and is in search of a talented and experienced Corporate Finance Manager / Associate Director to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with clients on deals ranging from £5m to £500m and make a significant impact on our business’s success.

As a Corporate Finance Manager / Associate Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying buy and sell-side deal opportunities.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Managing and executing corporate finance transactions and strategic advisory assignments.
• Offering strategic and financial guidance to clients, while actively contributing to business development activities.
• Playing a pivotal role in the overall growth and success of our firm.

Candidate Requirements

• Passion and Professionalism: Applicants will possess a passion for ‘the business of CF/IB’ and a consistently deliver a Professional attitude. 
• A Strong attitude towards Regulatory Compliance: Applicants will have and further develop a positive and consistent attitude and delivery of regulatory compliance. 
• Strong Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing complex financial data and market trends to make informed financial decisions.
• Excellent Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey financial strategies and insights to clients and colleagues.
• Client-Centric Approach: A commitment to understanding and meeting the unique financial goals and objectives of clients.
• Ethical Conduct: Adherence to high ethical standards and a commitment to operating with integrity and transparency.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing financial market conditions and client needs, staying agile and responsive in a dynamic financial environment.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset, actively contributing to a positive and productive team atmosphere.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex financial challenges and make strategic financial decisions.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills to handle multiple financial tasks efficiently.
• Resilience: Ability to handle financial setbacks and market volatility with resilience and composure.
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on financial industry trends and regulations.
• Risk Awareness: An acute awareness of financial risk and a proactive approach to risk management in financial strategies.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of financial management and compliance.
• Client Relationship Building: Skill in building and maintaining strong client relationships based on trust and financial performance.
• Self-Motivation: Initiative and self-motivation to drive financial success and achieve performance targets.
• Global Market Awareness: Awareness of global economic and geopolitical events that may impact financial markets.
• IT Literacy: Strong IT literacy, particularly with a proficient skill set in Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical Skills: The candidate is expected to employ systematic financial analysis, leveraging a deep understanding of various financial methodologies, including technical, fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative approaches. While expertise in all financial methods is not obligatory, the candidate’s proficiency in strategically applying these methodologies is crucial for evaluating financial opportunities comprehensively.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in a Corporate Finance role. While individuals with regulated experience are preferable, we remain open to candidates without said experience, subject to further discussion.
• Regulatory Understanding: Training will be provided; however, a strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment is required. Qualifications may be required as set out in the relevant regulatory guidelines.

Location

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from the Company’s Mayfair or Canary Wharf offices on a full-time or hybrid basis. Alternatively, a Work From Home compliance infrastructure and facilities are in place subject to detail.

Benefits

• Our compensation philosophy is innovative and designed to reward your success. This approach offers a performance-based incentive that fosters a positive alignment between Corporate Finance Managers and our clients, ensuring exceptional compensation for outstanding performance.
• We firmly believe that by empowering our Corporate Finance Managers to actively engage in deal origination, management and distribution, while overseeing existing and new company clients, we create a dynamic and mutually beneficial environment that recognises and rewards performance and excellence.
• For candidates that either do not yet possess strong distribution relationships with  Family Offices, VCs and Private Equity organisations, this may not be the most appropriate fit.  
• Throughout the interview process, we look forward to discussing your specific circumstances and preferences regarding our compensation package, which is inherently performance-based (certainly in the early stages of your career progression with MS), providing you with ample opportunities to excel and achieve your financial objectives.
• In addition, you can expect a comprehensive range of benefits and perks tailored to support your professional and personal well-being.
• Our collaborative work environment promotes teamwork and offers access to shared infrastructure and human resources. During our discussions, we’ll delve into the terms of engagement, ensuring that your expectations align with our commitment to transparent communication.
• It’s important to highlight that our remuneration for high-performing Corporate Finance Managers typically exceeds industry averages, underscoring our dedication to recognising and rewarding excellence

If you meet these qualifications and are enthusiastic about joining our dynamic team in the field of Corporate Finance, please express your interest by using the form below.

The Discretionary Portfolio team

The Marshall Sterling Discretionary Investment Management team employs a multi-strategy investment approach by deploying a wide range of investment and trading strategies, managed by a team of highly experienced investment managers. 
The team provide money management services for Private and Institutional clients and have broadly consistently delivered a strong return on equity. Whilst team members have spent much of their 20 to 40-year career developing pedigree within top tier global investment banks and funds, we maintain an entrepreneurial culture and can be flexible to the requirements of different styles of investing and trading. This agility provides our clients with an opportunity advantage. We encourage our investment team to work in a highly collegiate way by sharing information, finding synergies and ultimately maximising opportunities. 
We have a central infrastructure platform that enables our investment team to trade independently yet operate within a centrally driven FCA regulatory compliant, risk-management and operational framework, and we have invested in technology across all business areas. 
Our mission is to maintain and grow our position as a market-leading financial institution, comprising of the best traders, portfolio managers that deliver above par outcomes for our clients.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual or indeed a team of individuals, to join the discretionary investment management team as an FCA regulated trader, investment manager, portfolio manager. 
We are seeking a highly skilled and driven professional to join our team as an FCA Regulated Trader and Portfolio Manager.
Do you possess a passion for crafting and managing diversified investment portfolios? 
In this role, you will have the opportunity to construct portfolios that span a wide range of asset classes, catering to professional and institutional clients.

The Location

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from the Company’s Mayfair or Canary Wharf offices on a full-time or hybrid basis. Alternatively, a Work From Home compliance infrastructure and facilities are in place subject to detail.  

Benefits

Our compensation approach is innovative and tailored to reward your success. This approach delivers a performance-based incentive that creates a positive alignment between investment manager and client alike and delivers above par compensation for successful traders.
We believe that by empowering our Portfolio Managers to be actively involved in the portfolio construction, to continue building their existing client book whilst also managing existing and new company clients, we create a dynamic and mutually beneficial environment where excellence is rewarded. 
During the interview process, we look forward to discussing your individual circumstances and needs as part of the compensation package noting our approach is performance-based, offering you the opportunity to excel and achieve your financial goals. 
Additionally, you can anticipate a range of benefits and perks. 
Our collaborative work environment promotes team collaboration and provides access to shared infrastructure human resources. We’ll delve into the terms of engagement during our discussions, ensuring that your expectations align with our commitment to open and transparent communication. It’s worth noting that our remuneration for high-performing managers is generally materially higher than industry averages, reflecting our commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence.

The Opportunity Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Construction: Utilise your expertise to construct a systematic investment portfolio that may include but are not limited to ETFs, listed developed region mid to large-cap Equities, equity derivatives including but not limited to Indices, Swaps and CFDs, Futures Options, Forex, Commodities and investment-grade and government credit.
• Strategic Flexibility: Implement strategies that align with the objectives and risk tolerance of our clients. Your ability to adapt and tailor strategies to specific client portfolio needs will be crucial.
• Client Segmentation: All derivatives strategies are deployed exclusively to professional and institutional clients, adhering to strict regulatory guidelines and maintaining compliance with FCA regulations.

ETF, Cash Equity and Fixed Income may be deployed across all client classifications.

• Fee Structure: Portfolios include a blend of fee structures which include management and performance fees.
• Migration of Existing Strategies: Migrating pre-existing portfolio strategies are a viable option subject to the provision of thorough historical data, analysis and stress testing to ensure risk department’s approval.

The candidate will demonstrate excellent risk management both in terms of how the portfolio is constructed and how these measures insulate the portfolio from volatility outside the mandated defined risk tolerance level.

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate original idea generation that incorporates a deep fundamental understanding of the markets they cover, an awareness of industry and market dynamics that may impact valuation, a process for actively engaging with management teams, and an ability to form their own views in the presence of information.

The candidate will be responsible for all investment decisions, the construction of the full portfolio and the day-to-day risk management of every line within the trading book.

Candidate Requirements

• Passion and Professionalism: Applicants will possess a passion for ‘the business of CF/IB’ and a consistently deliver a Professional attitude. 
• A Strong attitude towards Regulatory Compliance: Applicants will have and further develop a positive and consistent attitude and delivery of regulatory compliance. 
• Strong Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing complex financial data and market trends to make informed investment decisions.
• Excellent Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey investment strategies and insights to clients and colleagues.
• Client-Centric Approach: A commitment to understanding and meeting the unique financial goals and objectives of clients.
• Ethical Conduct: Adherence to high ethical standards and a commitment to operating with integrity and transparency.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and client needs, staying agile and responsive in a dynamic financial environment.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset, actively contributing to a positive and productive team atmosphere.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex financial challenges and make strategic decisions.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills to handle multiple portfolios and tasks efficiently.
• Resilience: Ability to handle setbacks and market volatility with resilience and composure.
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on industry trends and regulations.
• Risk Awareness: An acute awareness of risk and a proactive approach to risk management in investment strategies.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of portfolio management and compliance.
• Client Relationship Building: Skill in building and maintaining strong client relationships based on trust and performance.
• Self-Motivation: Initiative and self-motivation to drive portfolio success and achieve performance targets.
• Global Market Awareness: Awareness of global economic and geopolitical events that may impact financial markets.
• IT Literacy: Strong IT literacy, particularly with a proficient skill set in Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical skills: The candidate is expected to employ systematic analysis, leveraging a deep understanding of various analytical methodologies, including technical, fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative approaches. While expertise in all analytical methods is not obligatory, the candidate’s proficiency in strategically applying these methodologies is crucial for evaluating investment opportunities comprehensively.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years as a Portfolio Manager. Whilst individuals with regulated experience is preferable, remain open to individuals without said experience subject to detail.
• Regulatory Understanding: Training will be provided however a strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment is required. Qualifications may be required as set out in the FCA Handbook TC 4.1

We appreciate your dedication and believe in acknowledging your exceptional efforts. If you’re ready to be part of our innovative team and are excited about this opportunity, please express your interest by using the form below.