Manager, Mergers & Acquisition, Real Estate, London

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 30 Jul 2024

Requisition ID: 1522318

Manager (Associate), Mergers & Acquisitions – Corporate Finance - London

EY is seeking a Manager/Associate to join the London office of its growing M&A practice, to support with deal execution and deal origination. The team has a strong local reputation and regularly closes high profile transactions. It advises private equity, corporate and entrepreneurial clients on strategic reviews, acquisitions, disposals, mergers, leveraged transactions and finance raisings and currently has a healthy book of live deals and near-term opportunities.

As a member of our dynamic and diverse team, you will receive both formal and on-the-job learning from sector experts, which will help you to develop the skills needed to become an effective advisor.

Your key responsibilities

Corporate Finance Managers / Associates play a key role in the team and advise on a wide variety of corporate transactions, interacting with clients and other professionals such as bankers and lawyers, taking a lead role in overseeing / managing transactions and elements of transactions on a day-to-day basis, being closely involved in deal negotiation. Main responsibilities include:

• Taking responsibility for projects from start to finish covering all transaction stages from initial proposal right through to completion;
• Acting as a main point of contact for clients during the transaction process;
• Overseeing the work of project teams and coordinating various work streams;
• Leading and managing the delivery of high-quality transaction documentation;
• Coaching and contributing to the development of junior team members;
• Originating new opportunities and further developing your own business network.

Skills and attributes for success

We would expect interested applicants to be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Significant experience of working in M&A advisory, including playing a lead role in executing transactions;
• Demonstrate confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice and insight;
• Sound commercial judgement and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems and 'think on your feet';
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen and a solid understanding of financial statements;
• Experience of structuring and modelling the financial implications of transactions;
• Research and analysis of key value drivers at a market and business level;
• Experience of valuation analysis, including trading multiples, transaction multiples, LBO and DCF modelling;
• Preparation of pitch documentation, client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals including information memoranda and business plans;
• Ability to manage junior team members;
• Strong time management skills, including informing the team of progress and highlighting any issues (as appropriate);
• Ability to identify potential deal opportunities.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum of 3 years of Corporate Finance / M&A advisory or related experience;
• Strong organisational and project management skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, organisations and clients;
• Ability to manage tight deadlines.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful M&A team.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world.

Please note

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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