Head Of Equity Research

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded equities business to lead their London based research function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to set direction, role, and activities to identify opportunities of research and other product offerings that meet the investment needs of our customers.
• Responsible for planning, directing, and presenting analysis to demonstrate and enhance the value of our research ideas to existing and prospective customers.
• This position will take an active role to lead a team of research analysts and set the tone for performance, leadership and employee growth.
• You will conduct evaluation and performance reviews of the staff, helping to identify and plan for any need for training
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the research department, ensuring accuracy of their work.
• Managing and developing Analyst team.
• Provide clear and consistent communication of project initiatives.
• Participate and contribute in client meeting and conference calls as needed.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• MBA and/or CFA professional designation.
• Must have 10+ years of experience on the buy-side or sell-side
• Manager experience overseeing a team of analysts
• Strong research background - buyside or sellside
• Research content must be marketable and actionable
• Comfortable with travel and public appearances
• Strong leadership Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Works well with all levels of personnel

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior equity research analyst to join a highly regarded house, with an impressive, growing roster of institutional clients, helping to grow and develop the team and the product offering whilst having an active involvement in the strategic direction of the firm.

M&A Analyst – Infrastructure Team

The Business

My client is a leading mid market corporate finance advisor that provides M&A and Debt Advice to their clients in the UK & Europe.

The firm has hired a highly respected senior investment banking professional with a proven track record of originating, executing and managing mid-market infrastructure and renewable projects.

The Role 

This is a fabulous opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial and exciting team at the Analyst level with 2 -3 years’ of Corporate Finance or Financial Modelling experience.

You will be someone who wants to be at the heart of the transaction, working on the deal rather than briefing someone else. An experience in infrastructure, utilities or energy from an investment bank, or project finance firm would be advantageous, along with deep knowledge and familiarity of financial project modelling which is key to this role.

Responsibilities

• Producing company valuations, financial modelling, preparation of materials for both client and internal presentation
• Attending client meetings and presentations, preparing financial requests from clients and work with third party advisors
• Analysis for investment opportunities by market, segment or sector.
• Preparation of statistical analysis of fund performance.

• Work as a team to get the required results

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 -3 years relevant work experience within M&A or Project Finance or from a modelling team or similar discipline
• Outstanding M&A skills developed in either a product or sector team
• Proven deal execution experience with excellent client presentation (must be demonstrated with a deal sheet)
• Excellent quantitative skills with highly developed financial modelling skills.
• Self-starter with a pro-active attitude towards the responsibilities assigned.
• A team player who is flexible and can maintain both a positive attitude and high level of performance in demanding/time-sensitive initiatives

M&A Associate – Sector Agnostic

The Firm

Our client is a leading, independent, well-established and reputable advisory firm who provide M&A, Debt Advisory, Restructuring and ECM advice to their extremely loyal client base.

The Opportunity

This is a fabulous opportunity to join this established team at the Associate level due to the very high levels of growth of business. You will have the opportunity to work with high profile clients and indeed with a high-profile senior team where you are able to gain extensive deal experience and develop your investment banking career. Areas you will cover are:

• Overseeing more junior members of the team
• Responsible for building the financial model and working on the valuation and marketing materials
• Initial valuations, preparation of marketing materials (e.g. corporate presentations, IM etc.) and the coordination of Q&A and bid process.
• Contribution to various ongoing mandates: Updates of valuation & merger models, compilation of corporate presentations and IMs.
• Preparation of marketing documents for business opportunities (buy side, sell side, strategic reviews, etc.).

Person Specification

• Must have 3 – 5 years of Investment Banking M&A sellside experience from a mid-market bank or boutique advisory.
• Must have proven M&A sellside deal experience – pitch to close
• Must have outstanding academics and a minimum of 2:1 from a leading Red Brick University.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
• Must have a high standard of accuracy and strong mathematical skills.
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

M&A Associate – Sector Agnostic

The Firm

Our client is a leading, independent, well-established and reputable advisory firm who provide M&A, Debt Advisory, Restructuring and ECM advice to their extremely loyal client base.

The Opportunity

This is a fabulous opportunity to join this established team at the Associate level due to the very high levels of growth of business. You will have the opportunity to work with high profile clients and indeed with a high-profile senior team where you are able to gain extensive deal experience and develop your investment banking career. Areas you will cover are:

• Overseeing more junior members of the team
• Responsible for building the financial model and working on the valuation and marketing materials
• Initial valuations, preparation of marketing materials (e.g. corporate presentations, IM etc.) and the coordination of Q&A and bid process.
• Contribution to various ongoing mandates: Updates of valuation & merger models, compilation of corporate presentations and IMs.
• Preparation of marketing documents for business opportunities (buy side, sell side, strategic reviews, etc.).

Person Specification

• Must have 3 – 5 years of Investment Banking M&A sellside experience from a mid-market bank or boutique advisory.
• Must have proven M&A sellside deal experience – pitch to close
• Must have outstanding academics and a minimum of 2:1 from a leading Red Brick University.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
• Must have a high standard of accuracy and strong mathematical skills.
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

M&A Analyst – Mining Team

The Firm:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global US Investment Bank with a strong client base. The team’s senior bankers leverage comprehensive industry knowledge and relationships to maximise value for a wide range of global companies.

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Mining team at the Analyst 2 level due to growth of the business and a very healthy pipeline of deals for the future. You will most certainly have the opportunity to work with high profile clients and indeed a high-profile senior leadership team.

• Preparing, analysing and explaining companies historical and projected financial information and business plans
• Coordinating and performing business due diligence
• Preparing marketing materials e.g. management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations
• Valuing companies and businesses
• Assisting in the marketing and planning of M&A engagements
• Coordinating and conducting business due diligence
• Supervising and coaching junior staff members in the completion of presentations, research and financial analyses, ensuring their development according to team and firm standards

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 1 - 2 years of corporate finance experience from an Investment Bank.
• Demonstrable knowledge of M&A processes
• Must have a minimum of 2:1 from a leading Red Brick University.
• Financial acumen and ability to value Industrial Services companies based on their financial profile, strategic relevance, technology attractiveness and end market attractiveness
• Aptitude for financial analysis, interpretation and presentation in marketing materials
• Problem solving aptitude
• Able to manage multiple engagements and shifting priorities
• Creativity and ability to innovate / think out of the box
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Can build rapport with clients.

M&A Analyst/Associate - Energy and Power

The Firm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading, global US investment bank with a strong client base and a dedicated, experienced Senior Team

Areas of expertise

The energy & power team is committed to the global energy industry and delivers exceptional client services in M&A advisory, capital markets execution, institutional sales and investment research. Thier private equity professionals have more than 50 years of combined experience, spanning both energy investment and commercial banking.

Clients have access to the most strategic opportunities by leveraging the collective knowledge of a team of professionals on the forefront of the industry's trends, drivers and developments. The team serves an international client base ranging from institutional investors, public and private companies and private equity firms in the following subsectors:

- Renewables and Clean Energy

- Energy and Power Infrastructure

- Energy Technology

- Oilfield Services and Equipment

- Midstream and Downstream

- Upstream

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Energy and Power Sector team as an Analyst/Associate due to the growth of business and a very healthy pipeline of deals for the future. You will have the opportunity to work with high profile clients and indeed a high profile, global team, where you are able to gain extensive deal experience and develop your investment banking career.

• Supporting the Energy teams M&A
• Preparation of marketing documents for business opportunities (buy side, sell side, strategic reviews, etc.).
• Responsible for building financial models and working on the valuation and marketing materials
• Initial valuations, preparation of marketing materials (e.g. corporate presentations, IM etc.) and the coordination of Q&A and bid process.
• Contribution to various ongoing mandates: Updates of valuation & merger models, compilation of corporate presentations and IMs
• Overseeing more junior members of the team

Person Specification

• Must have at least 2-4 years of Investment Banking M&A sellside experience and a strong interest/understanding of the Energy sector.
• Must have outstanding academics and a minimum of 2:1 from a leading Red Brick University.
• Must have full working rights to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
• Must have a high standard of accuracy and strong mathematical skills.
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken