VP - M&A (public M&A experience desired)

A global investment bank with an expanding UK and European presence is hiring a high calibre mergers and acquisition professional for a dedicated M&A team in London. In this capacity you will assist with M&A origination and lead M&A execution.

This institution is a well-regarded global firm and works with prominent and, on occasion, with listed companies and has interest in those with public M&A and/or UK Takeover Code experience. In this capacity you will work on high profile M&A transactions across a variety of sectors.

Responsibilities :

1. Support coverage/sector teams on M&A execution
2. Oversee Financial Analysis
3. Oversee preparation of client materials
4. Transaction Execution - Interacting with clients and various levels of management, and acting as an integral part of the engagement team
5. Keeping fully up to date with the markets and the sector developments, understanding regulatory frameworks in relevant jurisdictions to support developing advice, valuation and financing structures

What they are looking for

- Technically strong investment bankers who have accrued M&A analytical skills and strong execution experience

- Deal experience from pitch to close. Someone who knows what to expect in an M&A process

- Occasional work on listed M&A transactions and exposure to UK Takeover Code and/or public M&A is advantageous

- Experienced in working with juniors – providing guidance etc

- Softer skills: Good communications, collaborative, personable, enthusiastic. Cultural fit is important