top of page

Careers at VSA

  • Job Vacancy:
    Investment Banking Manager

    Location:

    City of London

     

    Job Type:

    Permanent, Full time

    Company Description

    VSA Capital is an international investment banking and broking firm listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market. We provide corporate finance, corporate broking, and capital markets advisory services to a wide range of domestic and international clients, with a strong heritage in the natural resources sector and growing expertise in transitional energy, renewables and technology.

     

    Our team combines investment banking, research, and sales capabilities to support both public and private companies. We operate in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, hands-on advice.

    Role Description

    We are seeking an experienced and motivated Manager to join our Corporate Finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and delivering complex transactions, including fundraisings, M&A advisory and ECM mandates, across both public and private markets. The Corporate Finance team operates with a relatively flat structure and in small transaction teams, which will provide significant responsibility and exposure on transactions, with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

     

    You will work closely with clients, senior leadership, and internal teams (Research, Sales, and Broking), as well as external legal and accounting advisers, to lead deals from origination through to completion.

    Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

    • Manage the execution of transactions across ECM, M&A and private placements.

    • Manage multiple mandates simultaneously, including sell-side, buy-side and capital raising assignments.

    • Engage directly with institutional and private investors to promote client companies and investment opportunities, working closely with the Sales and Research teams as part of our integrated broking offering.

    • Oversee the preparation of key transaction documents including investor presentations, Information Memoranda and regulatory filings.

    • Develop and manage client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and trusted adviser.

    • Supervise and mentor junior team members; provide guidance and review deliverables to ensure quality and consistency.

    • Coordinate with third-party advisers including lawyers, accountants and diligence providers.

    • Support the Head of Corporate Finance in origination and business development initiatives.

    • Contribute to internal strategy and process improvement.


    Qualifications & experience

    • Experience in corporate finance, investment banking or transaction services, with a track record of closed deals.

    • Experience engaging with investors as part of a broking or fundraising process, with the ability to clearly articulate investment cases and build relationships with the buy-side community.

    • Experience with UK public markets (AIM, Aquis, or Main Market) is essential.

    • Demonstrable understanding of equity markets and regulatory frameworks.

    • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills. 

    • Understanding of transaction structuring.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality client-facing materials.

    • ACA, CFA, or similar professional qualification preferred, but not essential.

    • Prior exposure to natural resources, energy, or technology sectors is advantageous but not required.

    • A practical and commercial mindset, with high attention to detail and the ability to operate independently.


    Our culture and benefits

    We value ambition, collaboration and initiative. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where people can grow and take ownership of their work.

     

    Compensation and Benefits include:

    • Competitive salary and discretionary performance-based bonus

    • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

    • Private health insurance and life assurance 

    • Contributory pension scheme

    • Professional membership support

    • Consideration for part-time or flexible return-to-work arrangements


    Applications

    Please submit a CV to the Head of Corporate Finance at corporatefinance@vsacapital.com or apply on LinkedIn. Please note that we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

  • Job Vacancy:
    Corporate Finance Analyst

    Location:

    City of London

     

    Job Type:

    Permanent, Full time

     

    Company:

    VSA Capital is an international investment banking and broking firm listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market. We provide corporate finance, corporate broking, and capital markets advisory services to a wide range of domestic and international clients, with a strong heritage in the natural resources sector and growing expertise in transitional energy, renewables and technology.

     

    Our team combines investment banking, research, and sales capabilities to support both public and private companies. We operate in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, hands-on advice.


    The Role:
    The Corporate Finance team comprises a great bunch of professionals.  We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to join our team in London as an Analyst/Executive.  

    The right candidate will benefit from significant interaction with the day-to-day business of Corporate Finance and Corporate Broking, working with colleagues in Sales and Research, together with other professional advisers.  There will be regular client contact as well as hands on involvement in supporting the developing pipeline of corporate transactions through preparation of the necessary documentation, and co-ordinating the accounting and legal processes required to support deals.

    ​The Corporate Finance team operates with a relatively flat structure and in small transaction teams, which will provide significant responsibility and exposure on transactions.  Previous experience of corporate finance would be an advantage although we are open to candidates with a range of prior experience and any background.  

    Requirements: 
    The successful candidates will need to demonstrate:
    •    Ambition, enthusiasm and drive; 
    •    Ability to take on responsibility and act with autonomy;
    •    Very strong attention to detail;
    •    Good interpersonal skills; 
    •    The ability to work in a team environment, playing a strong project management role;
    •    Strong financial modelling, numerical and analytical skills;
    •    Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; 
    •    Practicality, lack of pretension and commercial awareness; and, 
    •    A knowledge of emerging markets would be desirable.

    In order to perform the role the individual will be required to dedicate time outside of standard business hours on certain projects.


    Our culture and benefits

    We value ambition, collaboration and initiative. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where people can grow and take ownership of their work.

     

    Compensation and Benefits include:

    • Competitive salary and discretionary performance-based bonus

    • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

    • Private health insurance and life assurance 

    • Contributory pension scheme

    • Professional membership support

    • Consideration for part-time or flexible return-to-work arrangements


    Applications

    Please submit a CV to the Head of Corporate Finance at corporatefinance@vsacapital.com. Please note that we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

bottom of page