Corporate Broker – UK SMID Capital Raising, Independent Brokerage – London
Our client, a leading independent UK equity brokerage is looking to hire a junior Corporate Broker / Sales professional to support and execute capital raises for UK-listed SMID and micro-cap companies (typically £50m–£300m market capitalisation).
The business operates as part of a broader global capital platform, providing deep investor access, institutional-grade infrastructure and international reach, while retaining the agility and earnings potential of a specialist boutique. The focus is firmly on UK public markets, with all clients listed in London.
This is a front-office, revenue-generating role, working closely with senior partners who lead on transaction structuring and execution. The successful candidate will play a key role in investor engagement, capital raising and relationship development across the UK SMID ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Support the origination and execution of UK equity fundraisings for listed SMID companies
Attend and participate in management meetings alongside senior partners
Actively engage with UK and international small-cap investors, including HNW individuals, family offices and funds
Develop and maintain long-term investor relationships, with the opportunity to build and grow a personal book
Regularly speak with investors to understand demand, preferences and market appetite
Represent corporate clients to the investment community in a clear, credible and commercial manner
This role does not involve research production or trading. It is a pure corporate broking and capital markets position.
Role Requirements:
2–4 years’ experience in a relevant front-office or client-facing role
Backgrounds of interest include:
Corporate broking or equity sales
Capital access or investor relations
Small-cap analytics, PR or communications
Independent or boutique investment firms
A working understanding of UK SMID public markets is essential
Commercial, articulate and confident dealing with senior management and investors
Highly motivated, ambitious and comfortable operating in a performance-led environment
Resilient and adaptable, with an understanding of the cyclical nature of capital markets
Existing investor relationships are advantageous but not essential
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
Candidates from large, highly structured bulge-bracket environments are unlikely to be a fit.
If this opportunity is of interest, please submit an up-to-date CV in MS Word (.docx) format to fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com