My client is an advisory boutique, with offices across the UK and Europe. They have a very strong European Debt Advisory team with a key office in London, advising Private Equity firms and corporates on a range of debt finance related projects.
They are now looking for an executive to work as a member of their successful and growing Debt Advisory team. The successful candidate will work with a small group of professionals, with the benefit of direct access to the leadership within the team, assuming significant responsibility, experiencing strong deal-flow, gaining transaction exposure and opportunity for progression.
Purpose of Role:
Undertake financial analysis and research, to prepare presentations and manage transactions
Key Responsibilities:
The core role is to:
- assist in the preparation of marketing materials and pitches for new business
- undertake financial modelling and produce detailed valuations
- write information memoranda and client presentations
In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- produce briefing notes and research relating to trends in the debt markets
- research, collate and interpret data in order to present a complete picture of an organisation or sector
- serve as a point of contact for clients in the day-to-day management of transactions
- start to build own network of contacts (e.g. lawyers, accountants, consultants and potential clients such as junior staff at private equity firms)
- make contact and interact with peers in other teams and offices
- make a contribution to the firm’s Private Equity relationships
Experience and Qualifications
- Strong academic record (at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent)
- Qualified ACA, with relevant post qualifying experience
- Relevant past experience in investment banking, commercial banking, debt advisory or accounting. This could be in transaction services or related teams, such as modelling, valuations, etc.
- Strong financial modelling skills (Excel).
- Experience of writing presentations (PowerPoint) and information memoranda (Word)
Required Competencies
- Excellent people and communication skills
- Determined, hard-working and enthusiastic team-player
- Responsive and responsible for own work-product
- Ability to work in a focused and accurate way
- Strong commercial acumen and business awareness
- Ability to manage multiple work-streams in parallel
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