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M&A Analyst Job Despcription

Circle Square is a leading recruiter in the Mergers & Acquisitions space and has an in-depth knowledge within the industry.

We constantly require highly numerical and academic M&A Analysts with experience from Tier 1 banks.

Our M&A Division recruit in the following sectors:

Healthcare / FIG / TMT (Technology, Media and Telecoms) / Consumer & Retail / Real Estate / Power, Utilities & Infrastructure / Natural Resources / Energy /  Oil & Gas / Metals & Mining

M&A Analyst Job Description

We generally look for M&A Analysts on behalf of our clients due to expansion within the business or as a replacement.

Experience working in one of our specialist fields would be highly beneficial;

Healthcare / FIG / TMT (Technology, Media and Telecoms) / Consumer & Retail / Real Estate / Power, Utilities & Infrastructure / Natural Resources / Energy /  Oil & Gas / Metals & Mining

M&A Analyst Key Responsibilites

• The full range of responsibilities to M&A at Analyst level;

• Assisting in execution of deals

• Assisting in the preparation of marketing pitchbooks and related materials;

• Gathering public information through numerous sources;

• Creating merger and financial model analyses;

• Generating models for valuation metrics;

• Drafting marketing documents such as Confidential Information Memorandums for financing and/or sell-side assignments;

• Building company forecast models;

• Analysing company performance on an absolute and relative basis;

• Producing and maintaining various databases;

M&A Analyst Skills & Requirements

• You must have 1-3 years M&A experience from a Tier 1 bank / top boutique or Big 4 ACA (Lead Advisory)

• A good knowledge of M&A and the ability to apply your skills creatively to diverse client needs;

• Sound judgment, particularly in valuation matters, with strong analytic skills; particularly DCF`s and LBO`s and the ability to talk through previous deals comprehensively when quizzed.

Remuneration

Salaries for an M&A Analyst vary depending on experience and bank tier:

• An M&A Analyst in a Bulge Bracket bank should expect a base salary between £45,000 to £57,000 with a 50-100% bonus.

• An M&A Analyst in a top boutique should expect a base salary between £45,000 to £55,000 with a 50-100% bonus.

Career Progression

Most M&A Analysts would look to take the natural step to M&A Associate with 3 years solid experience behind them. Alternatively Private Equity positions would be good options further down the line.

Our Corporate Finance Division recruit for roles including:

M&A Analyst / M&A Associate / M&A Vice President / M&A Director / M&A Managing Director / Investment Executive / Corporate Development Manager / Real Estate Analyst / Real Estate Surveyor / Financial Modeller / Qualified Chartered Accountant

For more information on our Corporate Finance Recruitment or Corporate Finance Jobs

Other Corporate Finance Job Profiles: M&A Associate   M&A Director    M&A Vice President