What does this job entail?
KBC Securities (KBCS) is active as investment bank within KBC Group. In this role, we offer total solutions to corporate and institutional clients within an international context.
Currently, our product offering includes a fascinating range of activities such as:
1. Equities: our stock market activities (Equity Research, Sales & Trading)
2. Strategic advice and guidance for mergers and acquisitions
3. Structured debt financing
4. Establishing and managing specialised investment funds.
As Institutional Equity Sales officer you will be part of the KBCS Equities team and your primary focus will be Belgian and Dutch shares. You will be the contact person providing services to large international asset managers, where your initial focus will be on France and the United Kingdom.
What do we expect from you?
- As Institutional Equity Sales officer you will be in close contact with the large international share investors. You will provide personal service and support to these investors, helping them make investment decisions for their share portfolio. You will share new ideas, research notes, interesting events, and so on.
- Your work will involve strategic matchmaking between investors and companies. You will help seek out investors willing to invest in IPOs, capital placements and raising capital through rights issues for listed companies. This will give you unique opportunities to closely follow interactions between shareholders and C-level executives.
- Besides maintaining existing relationships in your region, you will regularly approach prospects to win new customers and expand the contact base.
- By interacting with your colleagues in equity sales trading and equity research, you will continue to learn more about companies and keep abreast with stock market news.
Your key strengths?
- You have a university degree in Finance, Economics or a similar discipline.
- You are commercial and customer-focused. Thanks to your social and interpersonal skills, you enjoy developing an internal and external network.
- You are immune to stress and can cope with tight deadlines.
- You are flexible and are open to (rapidly) changing priorities.
- You communicate convincingly in French and can hold everyday conversations in English and Dutch.
- You have a ‘learning attitude’: you cope well with constructive feedback and you are willing to continue learning. The economy and the stock market fascinate you and you are willing to deepen your knowledge even further.
- You have several years (2-5) experience in the financial world so you can interpret market changes and financial data quickly and correctly.
What can we offer you?
- KBC Securities offers an attractive remuneration package with a flex budget (including car) with an additional annual individual bonus.
- The opportunity to work from home for one or two days a week. During your training phase, you will receive personal coaching from our experienced team.
- You can expect to make international business trips once or twice a month.
- KBC Securities offers a wide range of training courses, supported by KBC Group.
Can you help us make the difference?
Working at KBC Securities as an Equity Sales has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Every day, I have the opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds in the financial industry, providing them with valuable insights and helping them navigate the complexities of the equity markets. What I love most about my job is the dynamic nature of the work. No two days are the same, and the constant evolution of the markets keeps me on my toes. The thrill of identifying new opportunities and delivering top-notch service to our clients is unparalleled. KBC Securities fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and professional growth are highly encouraged. The team here is not just a group of colleagues but a community of passionate professionals who are always willing to share their knowledge and expertise. If you are driven, curious, and eager to make a significant impact in the world of finance, I highly recommend joining our team. At KBC Securities, you will find the perfect blend of challenge and support to help you excel in your career.
Axel Roegiers
Respect and inclusion are core values at KBC. We believe that the individuality of our employees and the diversity of our teams are key to achieving great things. That’s why we recruit new employees based on talent and motivation, regardless of their background or story.
We work closely together to be the reference in the financial sector by innovating, greening and connecting. Interested in joining a ‘Top Employer’ and contributing to new ideas and solutions that help our customers and society move forward?
If this ticks all your boxes, apply now so we can get to know you. And if there are any specific things you’d like us to consider in your application, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
