(Senior) Associate- M&A

Berenberg; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European private bank is seeking a (Senior) Associate for its M&A division in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various stages of M&A transactions, providing support and analysis for public companies. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial analysis skills and a background in finance or strategy with credible M&A experience. Applicants are encouraged to apply online, and the bank prides itself on fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Private Pension Plan

Generous Holiday Allowance

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Enhanced Parental Leave Policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent valuation capabilities are a must.
• Strong communicator with high emotional intelligence.
• Finance and/or strategy background with credible M&A experience.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in M&A value chain from origination to execution.
• Preparation of financial analysis and transaction documents.
• Assistance in due diligence assignments and client support.

Skills

Valuation Capabilities

Complex Negotiations

Strong Communication

Financial Analysis

Microsoft Office Skills

Education

Finance or Strategy Background

Tools

FactSet

Bloomberg

Job description

Description & Requirements For our UK Investment Banking division in London we are looking to hire a
(Senior) Associate M&A
We are building out our M&A Business, offering advice to public companies on a range of full-service M&A mandates. We’re hiring an Associate / Senior Associate into the team and this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing platform where you’ll get real deal experience in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
Who are we looking for?

• Involvement in all aspects of the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) value chain, spanning across deal origination as well as sell-side / buy-side execution and overall transaction support
• Preparation of financial / valuation analysis incl. merger modeling (combination analysis), EPS accretion/dilution analysis, acquisition finance modeling, M&A synergy assessment
• Preparation of marketing and origination materials incl. pitch books
• Assistance in overall M&A transaction support incl. due diligence (DD) assignments, interloper analysis as well as client DD support in e.g. investment committees
• Oversight of overall M&A process timeline and key milestones along with preparation of the relevant M&A transaction documents incl. Information Memorandums as well as SPAs
• Strategic research for clients
• Drafting relevant corporate finance and related transactional documentation
• Liaising with the relevant regulatory bodies on the behalf of corporate clients
• Supporting other members of the team as necessary, with analysis, research and due diligence

Your Profile:

• Excellent valuation capabilities
• Comfortable managing complex negotiations
• Strong communicator with high EQ
• Ability to think broadly and challenge where suitable
• Finance and/or Strategy background with ideally credible M&A experience and track-record
• Profound understanding of the M&A product as well as scope of key transaction work-streams
• Strong knowledge and toolset in all aspects of financial analysis and valuation
• Advanced IT skills in all fields of Microsoft Office applications as well as key financial and Investment Banking databases / tools such as FactSet (or similar) and Bloomberg
• Meritocratic mindset with strong degree of business judgment and self-reflection
• Willingness to always put the team first and go the extra mile

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Generous 30 day holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial well-being and other topics

Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!
We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We en-courage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way. We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential. We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals. We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our busi-ness – Our future is where you take us!
We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.
Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting pro-cess. Please contact us directly on [e-mail] to discuss.