Position / Responsibilities
As an Associate you will be part of the European execution pool and support senior M&A bankers in cross-border transactions and origination efforts for a specific sector. The pool is furthermore responsible for creating and maintaining standard transaction models, industry benchmarks, presentations and documentation for the local M&A teams. 

Main responsibilities:
- Supporting the sector originating efforts together with the transaction originator (preparing pitch books, presentations, valuations, company analyses, etc).
- Instigate ideas and leads out of market and company research.
- Take lead over analysts and first leadership role over projects.
- Manage and support internal and external contacts on new business efforts and during execution of projects (client, lawyers, accountants, potential buyers, etc.).
- Manage Due diligence processes and perform valuation analyses (dcf, lbo, multiples analyses).

- Work on and review transaction documents such as information memorandums, management
presentations, process letters, long & shortlists of potential buyers, etc.

Candidate qualifications
The candidate shall have an academic Master degree  and 3 to 5 years M&A experience, preferably with an international banking team. Plug & play skills regarding project management, pitching and valuation are required. Due the demanding nature of our clients we are used to work with tight deadlines that can stretch to late working hours and even occasional weekends. In addition to managing client needs, the candidate must also manage cultural differences which are eminent when working in an international team.

Requirements:

- Msc or MBA degree along with 3-5 years of demonstrable working experience in M&A with a bank, boutique or within a corporate environment.

- International affinity and background.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.