Senior Research Analyst (Mergers and Acquisitions)

K3 Advisory Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Flexible core hours

Dress for your diary

Regular wellbeing walks

Employee of the month awards

Monthly incentive rewards

Job summary

K3 Advisory Group in Bolton seeks a Senior Research Analyst to identify and contact potential buyers for our clients' businesses. You will use our bespoke research system to uncover industry data and financial indicators, and you will help match acquisitions with buyers.

The role involves building relationships with decision makers across the UK, working in a fast-paced environment, and earning commission as deals close. Hybrid working is offered after probation and core hours can be flexible.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a business/commercial research driven/analytic role.
• Experience in the financial services sector is preferred.
• Able to think creatively and communicate acquisitions' advantages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into potential buyers.
• Carry out research strategies.
• Identify key contacts within target businesses and reach out to gain interest.
• Perform independent research and outreach within our network.
• Liaise with buyers to understand acquisition interests and match with clients.
• Coordinate NDA approvals with clients and potential buyers.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Communication (written and oral)

Problem solving

Job description

K3 Advisory Group is ranked #1 in the UK by LSEG and Experian for mid‑market M&A advisory services. The Senior Research Analyst is crucial to the overall sales process and involves identifying and directly contacting potential buyers who may be interested in purchasing our Clients' business.

We use a bespoke, state of the art system to scour industry specific data, financial information, geographical indicators etc with the aim of fulfilling our Clients' approved research strategy.

To be successful as a Research Analyst, you will be able to take an imaginative approach to each business; thinking outside the box when it comes to finding less obvious potential buyers and successfully communicating the acquisitions' advantages. Over time, you will build lasting relationships with key decision makers in major organisations across the UK and potentially around the world.

The successful candidate will receive full, ongoing training from an experienced team and will earn commission as deals complete with your buyers.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research into potential buyers.

• Carrying out research strategies.

• Identifying key contacts within these businesses and using a variety of contact methods to gain interest from these potential purchasers.

• Independent Research and Outreach amongst our network of known contacts.

• Liaising with Buyers to understand what kind of businesses they are looking to acquire and match them with our clients.

• Liaising with Clients to gain approval on NDA (non-disclosure agreements) signed by potential purchasers.

We are looking for individuals with at least 2 years’ experience in a business / commercial (not scientific) research driven / analytic role, ideally within the financial services sector and we do need someone who can bring the following:

• Self-motivation, self-discipline, good at time management.

• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and meet strict deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail. Good communication skills (written and orally).

• Good problem solver – can you think differently and come up with innovative, creative solutions.

What's in it for you?

We want your career with us to be rewarding, exciting and long lasting. As well as experiencing working within a fast paced, dynamic team, learning on the job from experienced Analysts, we also offer the following:

• Hybrid Working (after successful probationary period).

• Flexible Core Hours Policy (after successful probationary period).

• Dress for your Diary.

• Regular Wellbeing Walks.

• Employee of the Month awards.

• Monthly Incentive rewards.