Our Strategy and Transaction (SAT) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within SAT include Mergers and Acquisition Services, Project Finance, Restructuring Services, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax, and Valuation and Business Modelling.
We are seeking to build on recent successes and continue to grow the origination and execution capacity of the team through the recruitment of an M&A professional in our team at the experienced Manager level.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will participate in the execution of corporate finance transactions (buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory) for our clients, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and divestitures which includes the preparation of information memorandums and business plans. You will take an active role in origination and business development activities including involvement in the research materials, preparation of pitch books and other marketing materials and involvement in meeting with existing / target clients. There will be an opportunity for you to get involved in a number of projects at any one time, managing assignments/work streams and the teams reporting to the responsible Director/Associate Partner/Partner. In addition, you will have responsibility for the following:

• Development and use of detailed financial models for business plans or proforma financials and the production of clear analysis to support client needs
• Preparing industry analysis and competitive landscape on prospective Target’s industry
• Work closely with clients and their advisors on executing the transaction and advising them through the M&A process, including leading due diligence and review on definitive transaction agreements
• Taking the lead in key areas in client meetings and contribution on wider issues
• Contribution to delivery of wider strategic objectives across Transactions, as well as support of and participation in initiatives for growth of the firm as a whole
• Building a network across industry, private equity, banks, legal and other advisors: a self-motivator who is comfortable taking the lead in contacting and developing new relationships within the wider marketplace

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience, preferably corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique firm
• M&A transaction experience
• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
• Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems