Executive/Senior Executive, M&A TMT, Corporate Finance, London

Job description

The opportunity

Opportunity to join our leading UK Technology, Media, Telecommunications (“TMT”) M&A team, ranked No.1 EMEIA TMT M&A advisor by volume in 2020 by Merger market. 

We are seeking to build on our unprecedented recent success in the market and grow the capacity of the team through the recruitment of experienced M&A professionals. 

As a member of an integrated global network of talented advisers you will be working in a dynamic and diverse environment. Through both formal and on the job learning, we will help you develop the skills to become an effective adviser, capable of providing objective and responsive advice to our clients across TMT verticals and geographies. We are committed to helping you achieve your potential both professionally and personally.

Technical skills requirements

·  3+ years in a leading institution with corporate finance / investment banking, relevant advisory, accounting, technology / industry experience.
·  Previous corporate finance experience preferred: 

       -    Sell-side M&A

       -    Buy-side M&A

       -    Fundraising 

       -    Recapitalisation 

·  Excellent commercial exposure to high level clients and issues.
·  Demonstrate strong numerical and financial skills:

·         Financial statement operating models

·         Financial valuations

·         Pro forma merger

·         Precedent transaction and comparable companies analysis

Your key responsibilities

·  Support on transactions across the team. For example, preparing information memoranda, maintaining financial models, coordinating due diligence, managing the overall transaction process.
·  Financial analysis of companies in target, including building operating and valuation models, maintaining and updating comparable company trading analysis and transaction analysis.
·  Research on companies and industries and support on client initiatives including generating and developing new ideas.
·  Formulate and develop client pitch-books and analysis in addition to supporting other team members.
·  Responsibility for monitoring targeted clients in terms of news and announcements.
·  Apply core technical and commercial skills to a variety of situations. 
·  Take responsibility for own workload, ensuring utilized fully and that all tasks are efficiently completed. 
·  Keep the team informed of progress, drawing issues to their attention and discussing conclusions with them. 
·  Training, mentoring and managing junior members of the team.

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Able to thrive under pressure and work effectively as a team to tight deadlines.
·  Detail-oriented and excellent presentation skills.
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
·  Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
·  A high standard of spoken and written English is essential.
·  Leverage network to identify new leads.
·  Keen interest in technology, software and data.
·  Seek feedback on performance and drive own development.
·  Interest in leveraging your access to EYs learning and development resources. 
·  Negotiation skills.
·  Absorb new technical information quickly, and quickly develop a deep understanding of the strategic rationale for transactions. 
·  Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems and 'think on your feet'.
·  Understand how and why value is added to clients through the deal process. 

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, consultative in nature with a passion for M&A and TMT. Being a strong team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly across a range of projects and requiring varied skills sets. As a member of an integrated global network of talented advisers you will be working in a dynamic and diverse environment. Through both formal and on the job learning, we will help you develop the skills to become an effective adviser, capable of providing objective and responsive advice to our clients across industries. We are committed to helping you achieve your potential both professionally and personally.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

·  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
·  Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
·  Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
·  Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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