
Assistant Manager, M&A Advisory
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist project leads in managing client engagements throughout the M&A process, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and delivery of exceptional outcomes.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their business objectives and advising on their M&A strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the firm, including Transaction Services, Debt Advisory, and Restructuring, to maximise value for clients and provide integrated solutions.
- Assist in identifying and developing new routes to market by conducting market research, analysing industry trends, and providing insights on potential opportunities.
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of marketing materials, such as pitch books, case studies, and sector thought leadership, to effectively communicate the team’s proposition to target audiences.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting professional development and growth within the team.
- Stay informed about market developments, industry best practices, and regulatory changes affecting M&A transactions.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial or advisory institutions, with at least 1 year of direct M&A transaction experience preferred.
- Relevant backgrounds could include corporate finance, audit, transaction services, and valuations at a renowned accounting or advisory firm; investment banking, corporate development/in-house M&A or private equity.
- Preferred qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in or aptitude for financial modeling and valuation techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial databases such as Capital IQ is desirable.
- Strong work ethic, effective project management and organisational skills, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to multitask.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, peers and other industry contacts.
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