International M&A Analyst – London

Acrisure; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking a highly motivated M&A Analyst to join its International M&A team, covering non-US operations. You will help evaluate, execute and integrate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments, working with senior stakeholders and advisers in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on UK/Europe and Latin American transactions, reporting to the Director of International M&A. This is a hands-on finance role with broad exposure to the full deal lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 2:1 bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics or related field.
• Progress towards, or an interest in, ACA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent is advantageous.
• Internship or full-time experience in M&A, corporate finance or related industry.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling and valuation concepts.
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial statement understanding.
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, disposals and other strategic investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models, including DCF, comps and precedent transactions.
• Assist with financial, commercial and operational due diligence.
• Analyse target companies’ financial statements, business performance and risks.
• Manage data rooms and coordinate with external advisers to support transaction execution.
• Own the regular internal reporting of the international M&A pipeline.
• Conduct industry, market and competitor research.
• Monitor M&A activity and market trends across relevant sectors.
• Contribute to business case assessments and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare presentations, investment memoranda, board papers and management reports.
• Summarise key transaction findings, risks and opportunities for senior stakeholders.
• Produce valuation summaries and sensitivity analyses.
• Liaise with internal functions including Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, Treasury and IT.
• Support post-merger integration planning where required.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modelling

Excel/PowerPoint mastery

Education

2:1 degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Progress towards ACA/ACCA/CFA

Tools

Capital IQ

PitchBook

Job description

Acrisure is seeking a highly motivated M&A Analyst to join its International M&A team, covering non-US operations. You will help evaluate, execute and integrate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments, working with senior stakeholders and advisers in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on UK/Europe and Latin American transactions, reporting to the Director of International M&A. This is a hands-on finance role with broad exposure to the full deal lifecycle.