ROLE SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW:

Our client is a leading mid market IB, which is looking for an exceptional Assistant Director to join its generalist M&A team to help to accelerate its growth ambitions, particularly in relation to cross sector private M&A transactions. The role will include:

• Managing the execution of M&A transactions, including takeovers, acquisitions, divestitures and other related activities.
• Pitching specific M&A ideas to clients.
• Reviewing and preparing financial and valuation models in relation to potential transactions.
• Working with sector and sponsor coverage teams.
• Drafting and providing input to relevant transaction documents.
• Taking responsibility for key internal M&A processes.
• Taking a significant role in the training and development of junior team members

Key capabilities and knowledge:

The best candidate will have good experience in  M&A transactions, strong project management skills, good communication and team skills and a strongly analytical mindset.

The Assistant Director will have the following attributes:

• A minimum of a 2.1 degree or equivalent from a top university
• 4+ years’ M&A experience from an investment bank, boutique or accountancy firm
• Strong numerical, analytical and project management skills
• Demonstrable drive and determination – a self-starter
• Competitive nature, demonstrable high achiever
• Strong work ethic
• Strong inter-personal skills