Associate - Industrials - London

Moelis & Company; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial advisory firm seeks an investment banking professional with 3-4 years of experience, focusing on financial modeling and analysis for software companies. The role involves detailed company valuations and transaction advisory, alongside creating client presentations and supporting financial interactions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of investment banking experience in Industrials M&A.
• Proven experience in executing deals and sell-side M&A process.
• Ability to analyze and value businesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial information related to software companies.
• Construct financial models for recurring revenue businesses.
• Perform company valuations and transaction comparisons.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Strong academic track record

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information specifically as it relates to software companies.
2. Construct sophisticated financial models, particularly for recurring revenue model businesses.
3. Perform company valuations and merger & acquisition transaction comparisons based on research findings and client analysis.
4. Lead the preparation of materials to support a high velocity of interactions between the Moelis Technology investment banking team with companies and investors across the technology ecosystem.
5. Assist in the preparation of information memoranda, transaction-related documentation, and client presentations.
6. Perform in-depth quantitative financial analysis as it pertains to business, industry, and economic forecasting.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Strong academic track record.
2. 3-4 years of investment banking experience within an Industrials M&A team.
3. A solid understanding of the sell-side M&A process, along with proven experience in successfully executing deals (prior experience advising financial sponsors will be viewed positively).
4. Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities (customer cube analysis and ARR snowballs, operating models, LBO, DCF analysis).
5. Fundamental understanding of accounting and financial valuation methodologies; ability to analyze and value businesses.
6. Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
7. Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver.
8. Results driven and able to perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines.
9. Proven team player who is able to effectively interact with a wide variety of internal groups and clients.
10. Strong multi-tasking skills.
11. Strong Microsoft Office suite (outstanding Excel skills a must) and financial reporting skills.
12. Ability to leverage modern productivity and AI tools.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting diversity, preventing discrimination, and providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. We seek to ensure that we recruit from a diverse talent pool and that all applicants are treated fairly at each stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to any characteristic or status protected under any applicable law in the location of the role.