Corporate Finance Executive

Benchmark International; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark International in Cork is seeking a driven business professional to join our Transactions Team. The role is client-facing and based in Cork, requiring a degree and the ability to negotiate offers and communicate with senior levels.

You will support senior transaction staff and directors, assisting the Transaction Lead with client management across in-person, email, and telephone channels. A confident, presentable, and professional manner is essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education to a degree level is essential.
• Experience in corporate finance or related finance roles is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong numeracy and financial analysis abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior transaction staff and directors in daily activities.
• Assist in negotiating offers and communicating with clients at senior levels.
• Manage client relationships in person, by email and by phone.
• Assist the Transaction Lead with client management and multi-project workload.
• Maintain a confident, presentable and professional manner.

Skills

Numeracy

Telephone skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established organisation and become an integral member of our Transactions Team.

We are seeking a driven, motivated business professional, based inCork, to become part of our efficient, wellorganisedand proficient central operations office. Applicants must be a permanent resident of Ireland and hold a work permit.

The roleis client-facing and involves assisting in negotiating offers and communicating to senior levels, both internally and externally,with the ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and work quickly and efficiently.You will provide support to senior transaction staff and directors, as well as other departments within the organisation.You will assist the Transaction Lead with managing our clients, both in person, byemail and over the telephone. A confident,presentable,and professional manner is an essential attribute for any candidate.

Education to a degree level is an essential requirement and experience in a similar role within corporate finance, or the wider finance community, would be beneficial although is not essential. Full in-house training will be provided as well as relevant industry qualifications available to the appropriate candidate. The role would be ideally suited to an individual with an interest in businesses and the wider business world.

Basic knowledge of business and finance is a plus, althoughultimately,we are looking for someone who will thrive in our fast-paced environment, bringing energy and enthusiasm to our team.

• Highly computer literate; experience of Microsoft Office,Wordand Excel essential.
• Good numeracy skills and able to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Excellent telephone skills/manner and good relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task, managing several projects at once.

What can we offer you?

• The chance to work in an exciting business, rapidly growing in both the UK and internationally.
• Real progression opportunities for the right candidate.
• Fun but challenging and driven working environment.