M&A Advisory - Manager

Responsibilities

Working with the leadership, you will:

Originate and deliver transaction ideas, identify opportunities, open and leverage on relationships

Support new business development, support the development of pitch documents and take a lead role in client pitches

Liaise with and advise clients on transaction strategy including tactics, deal structuring and negotiation strategy, providing genuine sector and transaction insight and displaying deep understanding of the strategic rationale for transactions

Lead multiple projects and transactions at any given time

Act as a main contact point for clients during the transaction process

Play a critical role as the project manager on teams, driving the transaction timetable and ensuring quality on all client deliverables, as well as managing counterparties (including identifying and contacting potential investors) and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met

Develop deep sector expertise and your own business network, assuming responsibility for the development of SGV's brand as well as your own origination capabilities in those sectors over the medium term

Interact with different specialists within the firm and colleagues across the globe to deliver enhanced transaction solutions

Lead, develop and counsel junior colleagues and take an active role in the growth and development of the whole team

Requirements

Track-record of originating and executing corporate finance deals in an investment banking, corporate finance or corporate development environment.

Strong experience leading corporate finance/M&A processes (marketing, due diligence, etc.), analysis (financial models, valuation, buyer/seller universe, strategic alternatives, etc.), and completion of deliverables (information memoranda and other documentation)

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems; ability to identify potential deal opportunities

Able to demonstrate confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and establishing value through advice and sector insight

Experience in working on tight deadlines, thinking clearly under pressure and maintaining team morale during lengthy and challenging transactions

Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Extensive business network