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M&A Associate Job Description
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 Associates 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 Associate Job Description
We generally look for M&A Associates 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 Associate Key Responsibilities
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The full range of responsibilities to M&A at Associate level;
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Assisting in execution of deals
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Management and training of Juniors and reporting upwards
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Creation and Review of Financial Models produced
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Production of IM and running the Auction process
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Liaison with Clients when required
M&A Associate Skills & Requirements
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You must have 3-5 years M&A experience from a Tier 1 bank / top boutique
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A good knowledge of M&A and the ability to apply your skills creatively to diverse client needs;
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Experience in reviewing analysts work models, valuations, and training, mentoring and pitch presentations;
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Take a more leading role in client pitches
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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 Associate vary depending on experience and bank tier:
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An M&A Associate in a Bulge Bracket bank should expect a base salary between £75,000 to £95,000 with a 80-120% bonus.
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An M&A Associate in a top boutique should expect a base salary between £65,000 to £85,000 with a 80-120% bonus.
Career Progression
Most M&A Associates would look to take the natural step to M&A Vice President with 6 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 Analyst M&A Director M&A Vice President
