EC M&A SEEKS AN EXPERIENCED ASSOCIATE FOR ITS LONDON OFFICE. All applicants to submit cover letter, CV, and anonymised deal sheet for consideration The position is a highly entrepreneurial role in which the candidate shall have significant opportunities to lead and drive project execution, interfacing with senior-level clients, business owners, prospective acquirers and acquisition targets. As an Associate, you will gain experience by working directly with senior-level bankers (i.e., MDs and Directors) and supporting efforts across the firm’s buyside & sellside M&A transactions and origination efforts. The Associate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Support senior bankers in driving day-to-day buy-side and sell-side project execution · Drive and manage projects from pitch to completion, including drafting marketing materials (i.e., teasers, confidential information memoranda, etc.), negotiating confidentiality agreements, interfacing with clients, buyers and targets, and providing due diligence and transaction support · Develop financial models, valuation considerations, presentations and pitchbook materials · Conduct company and industry research; identify prospective buyers or acquisition targets · Manage and train junior team (Analysts, Interns) Qualifications · BS or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting; MBA or Masters is preferred but not required · Previous training and experience as an Investment Banking Analyst (M&A) is required · Expertise with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) · Experience with databases such as CapIQ, Pitchbook, Mergermarket, Orbis, etc. · Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with the capacity to handle multiple projects while managing timing and expectations · Proven technical ability (e.g., financial and valuation modelling) and overall corporate finance proficiency · Excellent written & verbal communication skills · Highly detail oriented, and strong work ethic EC M&A offers a competitive compensation package which includes base salary and performance-based bonus, as well as private health insurance. At this time, we will not sponsor a new applicant for UK employment authorization for this position.