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About our client

We are working with a PE-backed business who are looking to add an M&A Associate to their team. This company is driving change in the industrials space across Europe, the Americas, and APAC regions. As an M&A AVP/Associate in the team, you will contribute to the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and strategic projects & partnerships.

There is flexibility in where this role is based - you will be expected to spend some time in offices in London or Paris.
What the job involves

• Identify, evaluate, and keep up to date with potential acquisition targets through defined acquisition criteria, market research, and industry monitoring
• Present relevant targets to the management team for consideration
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and advisors
• Perform detailed financial and sensitivity analysis to assess value of acquisition targets and possible changes in valuation
• Lead quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business case development for acquisitions
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to executive team
• Lead on commercial negotiations with counterparties
• Support the business in the creation of integration plans post-acquisition

• Experience in top-tier investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or corporate development roles
• Strong proficiency in building financial models from scratch, with high accuracy and attention to detail
• High degree of initiative and resourcefulness with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial information and strategic recommendations