M&A Origination Associate

Connect Corporate Finance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Corporate Finance is seeking a proactive individual to join their M&A Origination team. This role involves identifying potential acquisition targets, researching markets pertinent to clients' needs, and preparing M&A reports. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a preferred degree, and ideally have knowledge of M&A and business development. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with clients and support deal teams in a dynamic environment in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of M&A and deal origination or business development desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A degree is preferred, alongside evidence of academic achievements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential acquisition targets proactively.
• Research markets relevant to a client's acquisition criteria.
• Prepare M&A reports highlighting key characteristics.

Skills

Knowledge of M&A & deal origination/business development

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak multiple languages

Education

Preferred degree

Job description

We are seeking a commercially minded, proactive and determined individual to join our M&A Origination team.

We are looking for someone who relishes the early stages of business development, as well as supporting the teams deal pipeline.

The principal responsibilities will be:

• The proactive identification and assessment of potential acquisition targets
• Highlighting & researching markets relevant to a client's acquisition criteria
• Presenting acquisition targets & shareholder profiles whilst assessing their fit for the client
• Preparing M&A reports highlighting key characteristics
• Leading the outreach to prospective targets, supporting the lead advisor throughout
• Support deal team with research and meeting preparation
• Meeting prospective clients / business owners
• Maintaining databases to support overall business performance
• Involvement in various aspects of a transaction, with extensive interaction with clients
• Provision of research information to support transaction execution
• Preparation of presentations for management team meetings
• Individual company analysis and research of selected target companies including financial, strategic and competitor analysis

What you'll need;

• Knowledge of M&A & deal origination/business development is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak multiple languages
• Evidence of academic achievements – a degree is preferred

You will be a motivated, self-starter and an effective team player. If you have existing experience in M&A or lead generation we would love to hear from you!