Reports to : Head of European Investment Banking, Head of DACH Investment Banking
Key tasks :
- Providing quantitative, qualitative and analytical support and analysis for mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services to clients across a variety of industries.
- Preparing company valuations, financial models and client presentations.
- Due diligence, project management, document processing and financial / statistical analysis.
- Depending on experience, Associates can range from No.2 to No.4 on advisory teams.
- Associates may be assigned specific departmental responsibilities, including in relation to business development activities.
Key competencies and skills :
Associates should have established the following :
- A thorough understanding of accounting practices and ability to undertake detailed financial analysis
- Financial modeling skills
- Presentation skills (primarily in terms of preparation of presentations)
- Time and project management
Associates should have established / be establishing the following :
- Commercial judgment and awareness
- Presentation skills (both preparation and delivery)
- People management (in particular the development of analysts and taking responsibility for their output)
- Client relationship skills
- Thorough regulatory and legal knowledge (ideally including the Listing Rules and the Blue Book)
- Stock Market and general economic awareness
This position requires the job holder to comply with the Group\'s compliance policies and procedures.
Qualifications / Experience
1. A graduate with a minimum 2.5 or equivalent and
2. Qualified Accountant or Lawyer, or
- completed an MBA, or
- experience in Analyst or equivalent role within an Investment Bank or Industry (other than in exceptional circumstances)
