Associate IBF M&A

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Support in establishing, developing and growing the Firm s M&A Advisory business across New Markets to meet strategic/budget objectives Identify and analyze M&A opportunities Provide M&A, corporate advisory services and transaction support including valuations, due diligence, feasibility studies, etc Pursuing and closing M&A deals according to set targets Idea generation Preparation of pitches Transaction impact analysis Liaison with client re logistical matters on transactions QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Educated to Degree level in Economics or Quantitative discipline Addition post graduate degree preferred Data bases (Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Thompson) proficiency Financial statements familiarity FSA registered Excellent quantitative and technical reasoning skills Good working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word English language - full professional proficiency! NECESSARY EXPERIENTIAL BACKGROUND: [Min 4-year] experience at a Tier 1 institution in M&A role Relevant sector specific and EM experience desired Deal management experience cross sector and cross geographies COMPETENCIES: Strong corporate finance, valuation technics Understanding of M&A process, its key stages, transaction documentation (SPA, SHA, etc) Strong writing, management, communication and influencing skills Highly motivated, dedicated, diligent and confident personality Ability to think and work independently Ability to manage deliverables on concurrent projects Willingness to learn and take on increasing levels of responsibility