Our client is looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Associate / Assistant Manager into thier expaning M&A Team in London.
The team supports and advises clients through the lifecycle of their business: funding, buying, growing, floating and selling. The firm operates in the SME and medium size transaction market, providing commercial, creative and honest advice to thier clients.
Purpose of role:
Work as part of a team in assisting clients on issues relating to mergers, acquisitions and other transactions.
Key responsibilities:
Transaction/client work relating to acquisitions, disposals, and other M&A transactions:
- Work with other team members to deliver assigned project work and exceed client expectations
- Prepare and support presentations (pitching for business as well as management and bid presentations)
- Implement schedules and timetables for the transaction
- Maintain regular contact with key client representatives
- Initiate and coordinate involvement of other professionals in the transaction, as appropriate
- Provide advice to clients on the process of the transaction
- Produce and edit key documents for the transaction (e.g. blind profiles, Information Memorandum, etc.) prior to approval
Key Experience/Skills:
- Relevant corporate finance or 'deal' experience gained within a professional or financial services firm.
- Demonstrable interest in OMBs and SMEs and the markets in which they operate.
- Knowledge of the structure of a deal and the commercial and technical issues.
- Financial Modelling - clear understanding of financial models and their context and impact. Ability to apply financial principles to financial models.
- Analysis and interpretation of financial information.
- Report writing - drafting reports for review.