Rob Jahrling

Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) has announced the appointment of Rob Jahrling as a Director in Bell Potter’s corporate finance team based in Sydney.

He joins from Citigroup where he was Head of Capital Markets and Head of Equity Syndicate.

Bell Financial Group Head of Corporate Finance James Unger said Rob’s extensive experience and deep industry contacts would be an asset to Bell Potter’s corporate clients.

‘With over 20 years of capital markets experience across Asia Pacific, Rob is known for exceptional strategic insight that clients value,’ Mr Unger said.

‘His proven ability to originate transactions and negotiate complex deals, along with his established corporate and investor relationships, make him a valuable addition to the team as we continue to expand our corporate advisory offering at Bell Potter.’

Bell Potter’s corporate finance team is ranked among Australia’s top equity capital markets facilitators, according to LSEG’s league tables.

The team has executed over 100 transactions and raised over $2 billion in capital for its clients in the last 18 months (through to end of June).

Commenting on the appointment, Mr Jahrling said, ‘I’m excited to work with the team at Bell Potter and believe it’s an exceptional platform from which to add value to clients as they grow their businesses.’

Mr Jahrling has held senior roles at Citigroup since 2010. Prior to that, he held roles at Deutsche Bank in Hong Kong and Credit Suisse in Sydney.

He is a former Olympic rower, winning silver at the 2000 Olympic Games.

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He joins from Pengana Capital Markets where he was Managing Director.

Bell Financial Group Head of Corporate Finance James Unger said Mr Schofield brought a wealth of experience to the role and would be an asset to Bell Potter’s corporate clients.

‘Phil has over 30 years of capital markets and advisory experience and sound judgement,’ Mr Unger said.

‘His deep expertise in structuring successful deals, combined with his extensive network, make him an excellent addition to our team as we continue to grow and strengthen our corporate advisory capability.’

Bell Potter’s corporate finance team is among Australia’s top four equity capital markets facilitators, according to LSEG’s league tables^[1].

The team has executed 70 transactions and raised $1.227 billion in capital for businesses this year (through to end of September).

Commenting on the appointment, Mr Schofield said, ‘I’m looking forward to working with our clients as they navigate strategic growth opportunities and capital raising initiatives.’

Mr Schofield’s previous roles have included Director at McIntosh Securities, Managing Director and Co-Head of Equity Sales at Citibank/Salomon Smith Barney/County NatWest, Executive Director and Head of Global Sales at Goldman Sachs Australia, Executive Director and Head of Equities at Patersons Securities, and Executive Director at Canaccord Genuity.

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Notes:
[1]  LSEG’s First Nine Months 2024 ECM review

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