Senior Manager - Merger & Acquisition Research

- Build an in-depth understanding of the client's business and research requirements.

- Quickly come up to speed on the existing research process, databases, other commonly used information sources, and delivery templates.

- Decipher research briefs and implement an optimal research strategy to execute client requests leveraging M&A and Financial information databases such as Capital IQ, Market IQ, UK Company House Registrar, Bloomberg, Thomson Eikon, Factiva, and Industry Associations.

- Lead and independently execute buy-side and sell-side research mandates that include buyer and target identification, comparable valuations, company profiles, pitch books and in-depth industry studies comprising market size and growth outlook; trends, drivers and challenges; competitive landscape and M&A transactions analysis.

- Lead and manage a team of three FTEs, manage multiple projects, review outputs of junior team members and deliver error free outputs under tight deadlines.

- Develop a strong connect with the client PoC, independently lead project calls, and address questions and objections with clarity and confidence.

- Effectively and efficiently manage internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for managing resources and for tracking and reporting progress on projects to clients and senior stakeholders internally.

Candidate profile :

- CFA / MBA Finance with 12+ years of experience in providing Company, Industry, Macroeconomic, Financial and M&A analysis to Corporate Finance / M&A Advisory / Strategy Consulting companies.

- 6+ years of experience in managing clients, team, and internal stakeholders.

- Strong understanding of financial concepts, financial statements, and valuation techniques, including comparable valuation.

- Proficiency in using M&A and Financial information databases, such as Capital IQ, Mergermarket, Bloomberg, Thomson Eikon, Market IQ, and Factiva.

- Excellent data presentation and synthesis skills with attention to detail and the ability to quickly absorb and interpret large datasets.

- Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.