Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.
Role Overview
The M&A Analyst will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide advice and build relationships with existing and potential clients concerning general corporate finance matters. This includes a range of activities such as disposals, acquisitions, fundraisings, and mergers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Client Relationship Management: Assist in maintaining and further developing relationships with existing clients.
2. Proposal Preparation: Prepare client proposals and pitches for new business opportunities.
3. Transaction Execution: Support the client team in the successful execution of transactions for clients and potential clients, including the preparation and review of transaction documentation.
4. Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues as required.
5. Business Development: Learn how to develop, market, and sell new business ideas to clients or potential clients. Identify, target, and win new clients.
6. Market Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date sector knowledge and commercial awareness. Understand Investec's broader capabilities.
7. CRM Management: Ensure communications with clients, intermediaries, and business contacts are appropriately captured in the CRM system.
Core Skills and Knowledge
1. Regulatory Knowledge: Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations, including FCA guidelines (FCA, AIM, City Code on Takeovers).
2. Integrity: Commitment to acting with integrity at all times and embracing the philosophy of treating clients fairly.
3. Market and Technical Knowledge: Ability to develop and build relevant market, sector, and technical knowledge.
4. Financial Analysis Skills: Strong understanding and preparation of financial analysis, valuation, and modelling techniques.
5. Technical Proficiency: Competent knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and presentation solutions. Ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients for business generation and execution.
Key Stakeholders
* Private Equity Client Group
* Private Company Client Group
* Listed Client Group
* International businesses of Investec, including Capitalmind
* Third-party partnerships (Blackarch / Regions Bank)
As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.
Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.
Here is a selection of what we offer:
* Wellbeing Subsidy
* Corporate Gym Membership
* Virtual GP
* Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood)
* Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance
Monetary
Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus
Life & Income Protection
Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection
Travel
Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme
Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.
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