The Headhunter

Senior Sales - Securities Lending - based London

This is an opportunity for an experienced Sales Executive to build revenues for our client in the Securities Lending space in the UK marketplace.

Candidates should have at least 5 years experience in working within the UK Securities Lending market. They should also have a network of contacts within the securities lending and borrowing market. Experience is likely to have been gained working for an investment bank or another leading provider of securities lending services. The ability to demonstrate a record of building new revenues from new clients and growing revenues in UK financial institutions is essential.

For an initial discussion contact Paul Chambers on + 44 (0)20 7392 2644.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Sales Executive to build revenues for our client in the Securities Lending space in the UK marketplace.

Candidates should have at least 5 years experience in working within the UK Securities Lending market. They should also have a network of contacts within the securities lending and borrowing market. Experience is likely to have been gained working for an investment bank or another leading provider of securities lending services. The ability to demonstrate a record of building new revenues from new clients and growing revenues in UK financial institutions is essential.

For an initial discussion contact Paul Chambers on + 44 (0)20 7392 2644.

Senior Fund Analyst - London

Our client, a leading global provider of investment research, is building their fund research business in Europe.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about investing and helping individuals and their advisers make better investment decisions. Our client expects analysts to develop clear opinions on funds based on research that goes beyond mere performance and risk evaluation.  To research funds thoroughly, our client's analysts interview portfolio managers, undertake quantitative analyses using databases and monitor regulatory and media information. Analysts build expertise on specific fund houses, the fund industry and various economic sectors. The Senior Fund Analyst will be expected to write investment opinions, help shape methodologies, conduct research studies, make media appearances and represent our client at speaking engagements.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary for this role. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of fund analysis or related experience in the UK market. Quantitative skills and additional professional certifications such as the CFA designation are a plus.

For more information, please call Aine Hall on +44(0)20 7392 2644

Product Specialist - Reference Data - London

Our client delivers reference data products to financial firms across the globe.

We seek a Product Specialist to manage customised data solutions for clients across the UK and Ireland. You will have experience in gathering product requirements, mapping data, designing products, managing bespoke customer products across corporate actions. You will have excellent customer facing skills dealing (internally) with sales and management teams and (externally) with middle-office departments of financial institutions. You will have advanced knowledge of corporate actions and understand the current industry issues around real-time feeds. You will have development skills including MS SQL.

For more information please contact Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644.

Chief Executive - Electronic Trading Solutions - London

This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial senior executive to build an innovative, pioneering business that aims to transform capital markets trading in the European financial marketplace.  The company has substantial financial backing and has aggressive growth plans.

Candidates should have at least 10 years experience in working within the European equity markets. They should also have extensive experience of electronic markets and a network of contacts with both the buy-side and sell-side across Europe. Experience is likely to have been gained working for a large investment bank or another leading provider of electronic trading services. The ability to demonstrate a record of building a profitable business line and achieving goals is essential.

The remuneration package is to be negotiated but will be substantial and will offer equity participation.

For an initial discussion contact Paul Chambers on + 44 (0) 207 392 2644.

New Business Sales - Real-Time Data - London

Our client is a global firm with a well-established real-time data-feeds business.

We seek an experienced new business sales executive to sell to the hedge fund and investment management communities in London. You will have a comprehensive understanding of the technologies used to redistribute market data and you will know how data is used across the front-, middle-, and back-offices in these financial institutions. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of consistent over-achievement against sales targets. You will also have a credible network of contacts in this space.

For more information, please contact Aine Hall on +44(0)20 7392 2644.

Bancrofts Open Door to a Dow Jones Deal

An article in today's Times says that the Bancrofts have opened the door to talks with News Corporation over their offer for Dow Jones. Click here for the article.

In a statement issued by Dow Jones yesterday, the Bancroft family's representative said that "the mission of Dow Jones may be better accomplished in combination with another oraganization, which may include News Corporation".

The New York Times' coverage states that this announcement doesn't necessarily mean News Corp. will capture Dow Jones and other bidders could emerge. Forbes says that the Bancrofts' meeting with Murdoch and their willingness to consider other bids, may be a way to encourage others suitors to step forward. Commentators in this Bloomberg article feel confident News Corp. will win the deal.