M&A Associate

Talent finance are thrilled to be partnering with a global mid market Investment Bank looking for a Junior M&A Associate to join their team in London. The team is sector agnostic and deal visibility is high. Responsibilities:Work with clients and participate in the execution of cross-border M&A transactions;Provide support to senior investment banking professionals to develop marketing leads and ideas to generate new business;Define and prepare financial and technical analysis for various M&A engagements covering both public and private companies, including buy-side, sell-side, corporate carve-outs, and cross-border M&A situations;Support negotiations and preparation of key transaction documents including confidentiality agreements, merger agreements, sale leaseback agreements, asset purchase agreements, other ancillary documents and deal marketing materials;Conduct due diligence and assess seller’s and target’s business plans, growth prospects and financial performance;Perform valuation analysis and apply diverse methodologies, including comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, leveraged buyout analysis, and discounted cash flow analysis; RequirementsPrevious experience working as an Associate within M&A / corporate finance;Strong quantitative and accounting skills – Having a deep understanding of valuation and broad finance and should be able to guide and challenge juniors in financial modelling;Experience working on multiple deals through the entire execution phase;Strong client management skills – ability to earn the trust and respect of client teams such that clients contact him/her first for daily tasksExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, a “team player,” organized and high level of attention to detail;Strong leadership mindset – able to facilitate more effective delivery by working with junior team to improve performance;At Talent Finance, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for our clients that values and promotes diversity. We believe that companies enriched by diverse age groups, gender identities, races, sexual orientations, physical or mental abilities, ethnicities, and perspectives are not only more successful but also create a better work environment. Most importantly, we are committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, can achieve their best work.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive for advertised positions, we may not be able to respond to each applicant personally. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.