Manager / Associate – Real Estate M&A

Buckden Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Corporate Finance team is seeking a Manager/Associate to support high-profile M&A and capital markets transactions across the UK and Europe. Ideal candidates will have a background in Surveying and 3+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or M&A. Responsibilities include executing transactions, financial modelling, preparing presentations, and mentoring junior team members. Strong financial skills and stakeholder management are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ transaction experience in M&A or Capital Markets.
• Experience in delivering financial models and deal analysis.
• Strong ability to prepare client presentations and transaction materials.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of M&A transactions.
• Manage workstreams and liaise with clients, lenders, and advisors.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Education

Background in Surveying

Job description

A leading Corporate Finance team is looking to hire a Manager / Associate to support on high-profile M&A and capital markets transactions across the UK and Europe.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who started their career in surveying (e.g. Quantity Surveying / Commercial / Real Estate) and have since moved into M&A, Corporate Finance or Capital Markets, with 3+ years’ transaction experience.

You’ll play a key role in executing buy-side, sell-side and fundraising mandates, working closely with private equity, corporates and entrepreneurial clients on complex deals.

Key responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of M&A transactions
• Financial modelling, valuation and deal analysis (DCF, LBO, multiples)
• Prepare client presentations, IMs and transaction materials
• Manage workstreams and liaise with clients, lenders and advisors
• Contribute to deal origination and relationship development
• Mentor junior team members

Requirements

• Background in Surveying (QS / Commercial / Real Estate) with a move into Corporate Finance, M&A or Capital Markets
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
• Commercial mindset and strong stakeholder management skills