My client is a leading, international, mid-market Investment Bank, with an expanding European office comprised of multiple sector coverage teams. 

The Opportunity

They are currently seeking an experienced FIG M&A Associate for their expanding team, who serves the entire financial services sector including Financial Technology, Insurance, Asset Management and Depositories. Associates work closely with senior bankers to make a real impact to clients’ business through involvement in all facets of investment banking activities including mergers and acquisitions, private placements, equity and debt offerings, and strategic advisory work. They are directly exposed to clients and senior bankers.

- Develop key industry themes, ideas and materials for effective business development

- Assist in the devising and preparation of client materials and in all aspects of execution work

- Participate in the coverage of key clients and interact with senior stakeholders

 The environment is collaborative, fast-paced and entrepreneurial. 

Requirements:

- Minimum 3+ years Investment Banking / Corporate Finance experience with a deep understanding of financial institutions

- Demonstrable experience of full transaction, deal execution of European projects

- Strong modelling skillset

- Curiosity, appetite for entrepreneurship and willingness to step-up are all essential

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

- Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build strong relationships and rapport

- Motivated, team player with a desire to work in a fast paced, challenging environment

- Ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously

FIG  M&A VP / Director

My client is a very well respected International, boutique advisory house based in London, with a FIG sector franchise headed by one of most respected FIG bankers in the market.

They are currently looking to hire a new VP / Director into the team, and are ideally looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

Key responsibilities:

Execution of M&A sell side mandates and the origination of new business development leads, as well as:

• Supervising and coaching junior staff members
• 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

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 6+ years of proven M&A deal execution experience from an advisory boutique or Big 4 Corporate Finance Team, in the FIG sector
• Aptitude for financial analysis, interpretation and presentation in marketing materials
• Able to work in complex situations and deliver results.
• 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
• Proactivity, energy and enthusiasm. Able to make things happen, both internally and in transaction executions
• German speaking an advantage

FIG  M&A Senior Associate

My client is a very well respected International boutique advisory house based in London, with a FIG sector franchise headed by one of most respected FIG bankers in the market.

They are currently looking to hire a new senior associate into the team, and are ideally looking for someone with the following skills and experience

Key responsibilities:

Support the execution of M&A sell side mandates and the origination of new business development leads.   Other responsibilities in supporting the execution of active investment banking engagements will include:

• 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 at least 4-6 years of proven M&A deal execution experience from an advisory boutique or Big 4 Corporate Finance Team, in the FIG sector
• Aptitude for financial analysis, interpretation and presentation in marketing materials
• Able to work in complex situations and deliver results.
• 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
• Proactivity, energy and enthusiasm. Able to make things happen, both internally and in transaction executions
• German speaking an advantage