Corporate Finance Associate Director
Job Summary
The Associate Director will lead and support the Corporate Finance team in executing M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates. This role involves financial modeling, valuation, and guiding junior team members to ensure high-quality delivery. The position requires extensive experience in financial advisory to drive successful commercial outcomes for a diverse client base.
Responsibilities
- Support M&A and capital raising origination
- Perform financial modelling and valuation
- Manage due diligence and transaction execution
- Mentor and guide junior team members
- Develop client pitch decks and proposals
Required Skills
- 7+ years in corporate finance/M&A
- Strong financial modelling and DCF analysis
- Managerial experience
- Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
- CFA, CPA, or ACA qualification preferred
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Support origination and development of transaction opportunities, contributing to client coverage and sourcing of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates.
- Execute detailed financial analysis and modelling for M&A and capital raising transactions.
- Prepare, review, and finalise pitch decks, proposals, presentations, and investment memorandums for internal and external stakeholders.
- Execute due diligence processes, including gathering, analysing, and interpreting financial data, identifying key risks and issues.
- Conduct company, industry, market, and valuation research to support transaction execution and strategic recommendations.
- Perform valuation analyses using various methods, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
- Engage with clients, investors, and stakeholders as part of transaction execution and delivery.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring quality delivery across workstreams.
- Provide input into fundraising exercises, capital structuring, and transaction execution.
- Provide oversight on the commercial outcomes of the team.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional qualification (CFA, CPA, ACA) preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience including at least two years in a managerial capacity.
- Preferred experience engaging with external clients and stakeholders in investment banking, corporate finance advisory, or a similar professional services environment.
- Proven track record in M&A, capital raising, sell-side or corporate advisory transactions.
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation abilities.
- Detail-oriented with ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills, with ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.