Corporate Finance Senior Associate / AM

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Associate / Assistant Manager into their expanding 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.