Description

Huntington’s Equity Syndicate Director will focus on market intelligence, transaction positioning, investor demand, bookbuilding, pricing, allocation, and aftermarket performance. Working in partnership with ECM origination, coverage, and sales and trading teams, this individual will provide the syndicate expertise and market perspective needed to support successful transaction execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set the strategic direction for the ECM syndicate business, including growth initiatives, product innovation, and market positioning.
• Lead and manage the ECM syndicate business, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, execution excellence, and client service.
• Provide regular business updates and performance insights to executive leadership.
• Oversee transaction structuring, pricing, syndication strategy, and execution for all equity and equity-linked transactions.
• Ensure flawless execution and regulatory compliance across all deal processes.
• Serve as a senior advisor to corporate clients, providing strategic guidance on capital raising, market timing, and investor positioning.
• Maintain and expand relationships with institutional investors, private equity firms, and venture capital sponsors.
• Participate in client pitches, roadshows, and investor meetings.
• Maintain CRM systems and databases to track pipeline and client interactions.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure transaction integrity and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Monitor equity market trends, investor sentiment, and regulatory developments.
• Work closely with the Head of Sales and Corporate Access to build out institutional account openings.
• Provide thought leadership and insights to clients and internal teams on market dynamics and capital markets strategy.
• Ensure adherence to ECM policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead business updates and reporting to executive leadership.
• Collaborate effectively with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line partners on policy, procedures, and client opportunities as necessary to achieve results within our low to moderate risk environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 8+ years experience leading and executing complex transactions in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Corporate Finance
• FINRA Series 79, 63

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of equity markets, investor behavior, and transaction structuring
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong client network across corporates, sponsors, and institutional investors
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities
• High level of professional integrity, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen
• Strong client-facing, sales, and interpersonal skills

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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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