IMI CIB - M&A - Associate- London

Job description

Intesa Sanpaolo is the banking group leader in Italy. Assisting more than 14,6 milion of retail customers through a network of 5360 branches, it significantly supports the development of Companies and gives an important sustain to the country's growth. The Group has a selected retail banking presence in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, with approximately 1,000 branches and 7.2 million customers in 12 countries. Intesa Sanpaolo is also present in 25 countries in support of its corporate customers’ cross-border business. It is looking for new qualified profiles who want to face demanding and challenging career path with the following requirements: 

Scope and Purpose

• Under the supervision of senior team members, lead the preparation of marketing pitchbooks and related materials; • Gather public information through numerous sources; • Analyse company performance on an absolute and relative basis; • Lead valuation work under different methodologies, ensuring financials models are robust and accurate (either by directly building the models and/or supervising/guiding work of Analysts); • Under supervision of senior members, lead the drafting of "teasers" and Confidential Information Memorandums for sell-side assignments; • Assist senior team members in the execution of deals; • In coordination with senior team members, liaise with Clients when required; • Manage and provide training/guidance to Analysts and Interns 

Required Experience

2-5 years' experience in similar M&A role within investment bank, "Big-4", M&A boutique/consultantcy highly preferential; exceptional candidates with less experience in similar setting can also be considered. 

Competencies Required

• Graduate degree; • Proven experience in working in M&A assignments; • Proficiency in both Excel and PowerPoint; • Strong knowledge in Corporate Finance and Accounting analysis; • Strong knowledge and application skills of the main company valuation methods (DCF, LBO analysis, Multiples); • Language skills: fluency in English essential; • Right to work in the UK; • Distinctive relational skills; both independent and team worker; • Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail; • High and constant motivation and reliability; • Pragmatic, problem-solving approach; autonomy and possess speed of learning and application; • Ability to work well in a high pressure environment and to tight deadlines. 

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