M&A Associate Director - Industrials

Stephens; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic M&A Associate Director to join their vibrant team in London. In this pivotal role, you will support senior bankers in executing complex transactions and fostering client relationships. With a focus on the Industrials sector, you'll leverage your expertise to drive business development and ensure high-quality execution. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the firm's success. If you're passionate about finance and eager to grow your career in investment banking, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of M&A execution experience required.
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills are essential.
• High energy with strong interpersonal and finance skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers with business development and transaction execution.
• Oversee execution of live engagements from preparation to closing.
• Recruit, educate, and train Associates and Analysts.

Skills

M&A execution experience

Analytical skills

Modeling skills

Interpersonal skills

Accounting knowledge

Finance skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family-owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients in all aspects of their business and personal finances. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we create lasting value for our clients. We don’t just focus on transactions, we develop relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.

The men and women of Stephens have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegiate and supportive environment. With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide unvarnished advice and precise execution on executing mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalisations.

We prioritize earning our clients’ trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen. The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 250 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle-market companies, as well as global organizations. Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long-term.

DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS & SERVICES

Our Diversified Industrials & Services team has strong advisory and execution capabilities tailored to the Aerospace & Defence, Industrial Services, Infrastructure Services, and broader Industrials sectors. This includes private and public companies across Europe. We are experts at navigating complex transactions and the deal execution process, while providing deep sector insights to our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Associate Director at Stephens, you have significant responsibility in supporting senior bankers with business development, relationship maintenance and transaction execution, as you continually develop expertise within your chosen sector. Key tasks include:

• Creation and execution of business development and marketing plans in coordination with Senior Bankers
• Oversee the execution of live engagements, from the initial preparation phase through the closing of transactions
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of work by Associates and Analysts
• Recruit, educate, and train Associates and Analysts

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 4 years of M&A execution experience
• Sector specific experience is helpful, but not required
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills
• High energy with strong interpersonal, accounting and finance skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• High level of personal integrity and work ethic
• Extraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Adherence to regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, with a particular focus on accounting rules and financial valuation methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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