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Private Equity Junior Analyst

Job Description - Private Equity Junior Analyst

As a Junior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in
supporting our clients throughout the M&A lifecycle. You will work closely
with our senior analysts, and the investment teams across our private equity
and corporate finance advisory clients, doing similar work as if you were
in-house at one of these firms. You will receive training and mentoring to
develop the core set of technical skills required, including financial
analysis, research, financial modelling and valuation, communication and critical
thinking skills. We are looking for talented and motivated graduates with a
strong interest in finance and a desire to contribute towards a growing
business.

 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform industry and market research to support investment
    analysis and strategic decision-making

  • Provide origination support to identify deal
    opportunities, including market mapping and initial desk-top diligence

  • Work alongside senior analysts to prepare detailed
    reports, financial summaries and investment memorandums for clients

  • Contribute to client presentations and meetings, providing
    insights and financial data to support discussions

  • Track financial performance and market developments to
    ensure that clients have up-to-date, accurate information for their investment
    decisions

  • Assist in the preparation and review of
    financial models to evaluate investment opportunities and company valuations

  • Communicate
    findings clearly to senior team members and clients, ensuring that complex
    financial concepts are easily understood


Requirements

Candidates should be in their final year of study towards a
degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Investment Management, or a related
field, from a recognised institution (or have graduated within the last 1-2
years).


In addition, candidates should demonstrate:

  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to think
    critically in a commercial and investment context

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work
    efficiently under tight deadlines

  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to
    present information clearly, in both written and verbal forms

  • A team-oriented approach and proactive attitude, with a
    willingness to learn and take on new challenges



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About the Company

Oceanrock Consulting

Outsourced M&A support for the UK investment community. Oceanrock provides high-quality research, financial modelling and deal support to the UK investment community, seamlessly adding capacity to your in-house team.

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