VP Corporate Research Analyst - TMT - London - Selby Jennings

Vice President - Corporate Research Analyst (TMT)
Overview
We are seeking a Vice President to join our Corporate Research team with responsibility for supporting and ultimately leading coverage of the EMEA Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. The role combines deep sector expertise with rigorous financial, credit and lending analysis, providing strategic insights to internal stakeholders across the bank.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on sector developments, company performance and emerging industry themes, producing high-quality research that informs client engagement, transaction execution and risk assessment activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an intellectually curious individual with a passion for the TMT landscape and a desire to develop into the bank's leading sector specialist.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead sector research and analysis across the EMEA TMT ecosystem, including technology, telecommunications, media, digital infrastructure and related subsectors.
• Monitor and assess key industry trends, competitive dynamics and technological developments, with particular focus on themes such as artificial intelligence, data centres, cloud infrastructure, fibre networks and telecommunications.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive coverage of major companies within the sector, analysing business models, operating performance and strategic positioning.
• Conduct detailed financial statement analysis, including profitability, liquidity, leverage, cash flow generation and capital structure assessment.
• Evaluate credit quality, lending risk and broader financial implications of sector and company developments.
• Produce insightful research reports, sector updates, thematic papers and company analyses for senior management, coverage teams and transaction stakeholders.
• Support origination and execution teams by providing sector expertise and independent analysis on prospective transactions and client opportunities.
• Present research findings and market views to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Build and maintain relationships with bankers, risk teams, product partners and external industry participants to enhance sector knowledge and market intelligence.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert on the TMT sector and provide guidance on emerging opportunities and risks.

Candidate Profile
Experience

• Approximately 3-5 years' relevant experience in corporate research, credit research, sector analysis, ratings, consulting or a related discipline. Exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrable experience analysing companies within the TMT sector.
• Experience producing written research and presenting conclusions to senior stakeholders.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the TMT landscape, including key market participants, industry drivers, competitive dynamics and emerging trends.
• Knowledge of themes such as AI, data centres, telecommunications, connectivity, cloud infrastructure and broader digital infrastructure.
• Strong financial analysis capabilities, including interpretation of financial statements and assessment of business performance.
• Understanding of corporate credit analysis, lending considerations and risk evaluation.
• Ability to synthesise complex information and communicate clear, actionable conclusions.

Personal Attributes

• Highly inquisitive, intellectually curious and commercially aware.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and forming independent views.
• Credible and confident when engaging with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted internal advisor.

Preferred Backgrounds
We are particularly interested in candidates from:

• TMT sector research teams within banks and financial institutions.
• Credit ratings agencies.
• Sector-focused advisory, consulting and research firms such as Analysys Mason, Cartesian and Altman Solon.
• Big Four advisory practices or strategy consulting firms with significant TMT exposure.
• Corporate banking, leveraged finance or credit analysis roles with a TMT specialism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic achievement.
• CFA, ACA or other relevant professional qualifications are advantageous but not essential.