M&A Executive - Energy and Infrastructure - London

Iris Software; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking professionals for its Energy and Infrastructure Corporate Finance M&A team in London. Successful candidates will support transaction preparation, financial analysis, and client management. Excellent communication and quantitative skills are essential, along with a strong interest in energy sectors. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, focusing on continuous learning and diverse culture. Ideal applicants may have experience in M&A and advanced financial qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Support for flexible working

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to enhance knowledge.
• Ability to build relationships under pressure.
• Experience in M&A and corporate finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transaction marketing materials.
• Conduct financial modelling and analysis.
• Manage deal projects and stakeholders.
• Provide commercial advice on contracts.
• Maintain client relationships and prepare proposals.

Skills

Energy transition interest

Excellent communication skills

Quantitative and analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Advanced financial qualification (e.g. ACA, CFA, MBA)

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

We are expanding our Energy and Infrastructure Corporate Finance M&A team in London and are looking for exceptional professionals to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative, award‑winning team with a 20+ year heritage, regularly closing high profile cross‑border sell‑side, buy‑side and finance raising transactions, supporting a range of clients from high growth businesses to listed funds.

Recent achievements:

• Advised GLIL on the acquisition of a portfolio of Solar PV and Battery projects from Bluefield
• Advised TRIG on the disposal of an onshore wind portfolio to Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc
• Advised TAQA Transmission on the acquisition of Transmission Investment
• Advised Diamond Transmission Partners in relation to £3.7bn of offshore transmission acquisitions and project financings including Hornsea One and Hornsea Two
• Advised RDC Partners on the disposal of Cumberhead Wind Farm to ORIT

Your key responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of transaction marketing materials and other client deliverables
• Financial modelling and valuation analysis / calculation using market practice methodology, including undertaking sensitivity/scenario analysis and analysis of financial data
• Deal management and management of key stakeholders on projects, including other advisors
• Commercial and financial advice on key contracts forming part of the transaction, and negotiation with project stakeholders
• Support in the development and maintenance of client relationships, including pitch/proposal preparation, presentation to clients, origination and marketing initiatives, and account pursuit

To qualify for the role you must have

• Specific interst in the energy and infrastructure sectors and specifically the energy transition
• High degree of personal drive and motivation to enhance your own knowledge and succeed
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; highly competent in Microsoft Office
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (financial modelling capability is favoured)
• Ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, organisations, and clients, while working under pressure, across multiple projects and to tight deadlines

Ideally, you’ll also have (nice to haves)

• Prior experience of working in and/or a passion/interest in M&A and corporate finance
• Commitment to business development and ability to identify opportunities to deliver the best value
• Advanced professional financial qualification (e.g. ACA, CFA, MBA)

What working here offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers, and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you’re confident that you meet the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply promptly. Be sure to showcase your transferable skills, along with any relevant Energy and Infrastructure experience.

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