Senior Associate - Corporate Finance/M&A

The Role:

• Lead on day to day transaction management including: interface with clients and other advisors, update documents, administering data rooms, organising all party calls/meetings and attending where necessary
• Perform financial analyses, including valuation, merger model and reviewing financial accounts
• Managing resources for researching and analysing industry and company information
• Manage and mentor junior staff
• Managing preparation of pitchbooks / presentations
• Build detailed financial models, incorporating operational and cash flow forecasts
• Draft teasers, information memorandums and other marketing documents
• Research and develop potential strategic and buyer list

The Candidate:                   

• The position requires a self-confident person who is reliable and well organised with a high level of attention to detail and track record in managing a team of analysts;
• Highly motivated with the ability to work to tight deadlines;
• ACA or CFA qualification;
• A minimum of 4 years UK transaction and relevant corporate finance experience from Big 4 accountancy practice or other leading corporate finance advisory firm;
• Strong academic background with relevant valuation and corporate finance studies;
• Proven competence in financial modelling (DCF / LBO / merger models) and real estate specific financial analysis (appraisals, real estate valuations, development modelling);
• Excellent communication skills (fluency in written and oral English)
• Strong interpersonal skills - with both senior management and junior resources
• Excellent oral presentation skills