M&A AVP/Associate, Private Equity Backed Business, Paris or London, UK

PER; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an M&A AVP/Associate to join their dynamic team in London or Paris. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic initiatives in the industrials sector across Europe, the Americas, and APAC. You will be instrumental in evaluating and executing M&A opportunities, conducting detailed financial analyses, and presenting investment recommendations to the executive team. This position requires a proactive individual with a strong background in investment banking or private equity, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Proficient in financial modelling with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets through market research.
• Lead financial analysis and present investment recommendations to the executive team.
• Support the business in creating integration plans post-acquisition.

Skills

Investment Banking Experience

Private Equity Knowledge

Corporate Development Skills

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Reference: 14346 New
M&A AVP/Associate, Private Equity Backed Business, Paris or London, UK
We are working with a PE-backed business who are looking to add an M&A AVP/Associate to their team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a company, driving change in the industrials space across Europe, the Americas, and APAC regions. This role will have an immediate start.

M&A AVP/Associate, Private Equity Backed Business, Paris or London, UK

Corporate Development / M&A

UK

2 - 5 years

About our client
We are working with a PE-backed business who are looking to add an M&A Associate to their team. This company is driving change in the industrials space across Europe, the Americas, and APAC regions. As an M&A AVP/Associate in the team, you will contribute to the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and strategic projects & partnerships.
There is flexibility in where this role is based - you will be expected to spend some time in offices in London or Paris.
This role will have an immediate start.

What the job involves

• Identify, evaluate, and keep up to date with potential acquisition targets through defined acquisition criteria, market research, and industry monitoring.
• Present relevant targets to the management team for consideration.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and advisors.
• Perform detailed financial and sensitivity analysis to assess value of acquisition targets and possible changes in valuation.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business case development for acquisitions.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to executive team.
• Lead on commercial negotiations with counterparties.
• Support the business in the creation of integration plans post-acquisition.

Who we are looking for

• Experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, or corporate development roles.
• High degree of initiative and resourcefulness with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial information and strategic recommendations.
• Proficient in executing financial modelling with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.