M&A Senior Associate

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.