Global Banking & Markets

Global Banking & Markets (GBM) is our investment banking arm. It provides debt and equity financing, risk management and investment services to banks, businesses, governments, insurance companies and asset managers. A leading banking partner to major corporations and financial institutions around the world, we help clients to raise funds, manage their risks and realise their investment strategies.

World-class reputation
GBM has a pedigree few can match. One of the world’s premier trading houses, we are a leader in foreign exchange and have the fourth largest share of this market globally (Euromoney 2009). In other areas, too, we have won a raft of accolades and awards.

 2009  
The Banker  Asia Pacific Deal of the Year
Certificate Journal  Best Issuer Leverage Certificates – Italian Certificate Awards
Energy Risk  #1 in Electricity Europe - Eastern Europe
Euroweek  Overall Emerging Market Deal of the Year (ABN-AMRO)
   
 2008  
Credit Awards   Best High Grade Research
EMEA Finance  Best EMEA Corporate Bond
EMEA Finance  Best Syndicated Loan House in the Middle East
FT Starmine 
   #1 Broker Rankings - Europe
Global Finance   Interest Rate Derivatives Provider of the Year - Europe
IFR   Investment-Grade Corporate Bond House
The Banker   Most Innovative in FX

Global reach
We have regional hubs in six of the world’s key financial centres: London, Stamford (serving the New York market), Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. These hubs form the core of our international operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Through this global network, our clients gain access to the full range of products and advisory capabilities.

What we look for
Our vision is to be the partner of choice for our leading clients. To make this happen, we need graduates with fresh ideas, inquisitive minds and plenty of drive. Expect real responsibilities from day one. We’ll encourage you to take ownership of projects and portfolios at an early stage of your career.

We have high standards and expect a lot from our graduates.  The markets may change but our insistence on quality remains the same.  GBM has established a reputation for seamless execution and we are determined to build on this.  There is a common culture of transparency throughout the division, which is reflected in the open and sincere relationships that exist between clients and colleagues.