Junior Equity Sales

Company Description

Korea Investment and Securities is one of South Korea's premier investment banks and financial services companies, headquartered in Seoul. The company specialises in a wide array of core financial areas, including investment banking services like corporate finance, debt and equity underwriting, initial public offerings, and project financing. Furthermore, it provides comprehensive retail and institutional brokerage and trading for stocks, bonds, and derivatives, alongside wealth management services that offer tailored financial products and advisory solutions to diverse investors. Recognised domestically as a super-large investment bank, the firm maintains a strong international footprint with various global offices and subsidiaries operating in major financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Jakarta to facilitate cross-border financial activities and global market expansion.

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated junior equity sales to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing business relationships with institutional clients across Europe, with a focus on Korean equities. The role involves developing a strong understanding of client needs, delivering high-quality research and market insights, identifying investment opportunities, and working closely with research analysts, corporate access teams and sales trading to provide comprehensive support to institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clients with daily market news flow, equity research updates, stock ideas and investment pitches.
• Coordinate and facilitate equity research analyst roadshows and corporate access activities.
• Actively manage and develop institutional client relationships across Europe.
• Build a deep understanding of client investment needs, preferences and requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key client decision-makers.
• Develop and execute account plans to support sustainable revenue generation.
• Understand the monetisation process and revenue opportunities within each account.
• Actively support and promote the team and the wider company.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and the expansion of the institutional client base.

Requirements

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; candidates with up to 2 years of institutional equities experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Good knowledge and interest in Korean companies, sectors and the Korean equity market.
• Understanding of the key microeconomic and macroeconomic factors affecting equity markets.
• Experience or strong interest in working with research teams and sales traders to ensure market and investment information is communicated effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• An honest, open and professional approach, with the ability to build long-term relationships based on trust.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Korean.
• Visa sponsorship will be provided for the successful candidate, where required.