M&A Analyst

KBS Corporate; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Team days out

Well-being days

Incentives and performance rewards

Healthcare discount scheme

Auto enrolment pension

Job summary

KBS Corporate in Bolton is hiring an M&A Analyst to support the Corporate Deal Executives and manage client relationships through the deal lifecycle.

The role offers a base salary of £27,000 plus commission, in a full-time, office-based environment with potential future hybrid working. Training is provided, and there are clear progression opportunities within a growing UK advisory group.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, management, or finance is desirable; training provided.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced M&A environment.
• Full-time, office-based with potential for hybrid work in future.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Corporate Deal Executives managing a portfolio of clients.
• Facilitating and attending meetings with clients and potential acquirers.
• Delivering an exceptional level of customer service throughout every step of the process.
• Building relationships with clients, trade acquirers, private equity investors and other professional advisers internally and externally.
• Analysing financial information and negotiating offers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Under pressure

IT literate (Microsoft)

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Business/Finance degree desirable

Job description

M&A Analyst / Corporate Transaction Associate

KBS Corporate is the UK’s leading provider of company sale services, offering guidance and advisory services to shareholders. As one of the UK’s most active dealmakers, KBS Corporate regularly tops industry league tables and excels above its competitors. People are at the core of our success, and we take great pride in providing services of the highest quality to all our clients.

We are part of K3 Advisory Group, a rapidly growing multi-disciplinary and complementary group of professional service businesses advising UK SMEs in all areas of M&A / Business Sales, Tax, Restructuring, Wealth Management and Tech Solutions.

Due to the Group’s continued success, we are looking for a charismatic, engaging and ambitious M&A Analyst to join our M&A / Corporate Deal team at our modern head offices in Bolton.

About The Role

Joining our team as an M&A Analyst your duties will include:

• Supporting the Corporate Deal Executives managing a portfolio of clients,
• Facilitating and attending meetings with clients and potential acquirers,
• Delivering an exceptional level of customer service throughout every step of the process,
• Building relationships with clients, trade acquirers, private equity investors and other professional advisers internally and externally,
• Analysing financial information and negotiating offers.

As an M&A Analyst, you will be targeted with supporting the Corporate Deal Executives to complete business sales transactions (up to c.£15m EV) with an attractive commission structure available.

This is a varied role, where no two days are the same, and is an excellent opportunity for a results driven person looking to start or develop a career in mergers and acquisitions.

The successful candidate will receive ongoing support and training from an experienced team of Corporate Deal Executives, and Directors.

About You

A degree in a business, management, administration, or finance related subjects is desirable, however, we will provide you with full training upon joining us.

We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running and add to our established and dynamic team.

Key Skills Required

• Self-motivated and able to manage your own time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure,
• IT literate – experience using basic Microsoft package essential,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Attention to detail,
• Ability to think outside the box and problem solve, and
• Love meeting new people and building long-lasting relationships.

Experience

• Customer service, long-term relationship building.
• An understanding of business and finance, although not essential as training will be provided.
• Schedule: Full-time, office-based with the potential to work from home on a hybrid basis in the future once fully trained.
• Monday to Friday – 8:30am – 5:00pm, no weekends!

Remuneration

• Salary: £27,000 + Commission

Other Benefits Include

• Progression opportunities
• Team days out to build strong relationships and celebrate success together,
• Benefit from dedicated well-being days to recharge and focus on your mental health,
• Incentives that give you the chance to earn extra money, time off and prizes for strong performance and hitting targets,
• Healthcare discount scheme (after 6 months' service)
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.

With over 1,200 employees across the Group, 25 offices in the UK, and international bases in Malaysia and Cyprus