EM July 26 - Deals -LA&R - IS Senior Associate

About the Team 

The Industrial Products and Business Services (“I&S”) Corporate Finance team combines sector knowledge and transaction experience to advise on all aspects of corporate finance to privately owned, private equity backed and corporate clients both on the buy-side and sell-side. There is a large growth opportunity in our given market as a result of the breadth of businesses that operate in this space and our strategy is to achieve 'pre-eminence' in our chosen sub-sectors.  We offer a great platform for someone to learn further and develop through real transactional experience in an ambitious team.  

About the Role 

We’re recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our I&S team. You’ll be working with a highly motivated team of specialist corporate financiers to support our clients from deal origination to execution. 

As a Senior Associate you’ll be working across our chosen subsectors and play a key role in the day-to-day management of transactions including being responsible for delivery of information memoranda, management presentations, valuation analysis and taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications.  Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Day-to-day project and client management, including liaising with external advisors, lenders and other parties Valuation analysis 

• Participation in client presentations and meetings 

• Financial modelling and analysis of deal structuring 

• Preparation and coordination of project deliverables 

• Business development activities including identification and targeting of potential opportunities, preparation of pitch decks and developing a strong personal network of contacts both within the firm and externally. 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Excellent numeracy skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to absorb and analyse data quickly – use of data tools and AI would be advantageous 

• Ability to undertake detailed financial / commercial analysis for inclusion in client reports 

• Strong written skills with demonstrable experience of producing high quality, tailored documents 

• Ability to stablish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Ability to work with a range of clients from entrepreneurs to funds to corporates 

• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving 

• The self-confidence/appetite to be involved in business development activities 

• Ability to develop, coach and motivate junior members of the team