Mergers and Acquisitions Senior Associate

Responsibilities

Working with M&A professionals, you will:

• Perform financial, commercial, operational analysis of companies, projects, etc.
• Conduct sector analysis or industry research
• Draft transaction materials (teaser, information memorandum, etc.)
• Support new business development, support the development of pitch documents and take a 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
• Support multiple projects and transactions at any given time
• Develop 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

Requirements

• Experience in 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),(preferably having an expertise or extensive experience in one of the above mentioned disciplines)
• Excellent analytical skills. Demonstrating some negotiation or influencing skills
• 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 is desirable but not required