Corporate Finance M&A - Assistant Director

Job Description

About the TeamThe Financial Services Lead Advisory team combines deep industry knowledge and transaction experience to advise on all aspects of corporate finance M&A and, through the Portfolio Advisory Group, credit related transactions. Our coverage modelextends right across the global financial services landscape including banking and alternative lending, asset and wealth management, trust and fiduciary services, insurance, fintech, and all other businesses within the financial services ecosystem.We offera great platform for someone to learn further and develop through real transactional experience in a growing and ambitious team. About the RoleWere recruiting for an Assistant Director to join our Financial Services Lead Advisory team. Youll be working witha highly motivated team of specialist corporate financiers to support our clients from deal origination to execution.As an Assistant Director youll be working across the broad Financial Services sector on the execution of buy side and sell side transactions.Youll play a key role in the day-to-day management of transactions including being responsible for delivery of information memoranda, management presentations, valuation analysis and taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communicationsAdditionalresponsibilities will include but are not limited to: Day-to-day management of transactions which includes responsibility for primary contact for clients on a day-to-day basis on transactions Valuation work including financial modelling such as DCF analysisCoaching and mentoring of junior team members Participation in client presentations and meetings Financial modelling and analysis of transactions Preparation and co-ordination of project deliverables Project managing transactions and liaising with multipleparties Business development activities including identification and targeting of potential opportunities, and developing a strong personal network of contacts.Essential Skills and Experience Excellent numeracy skills with keen attention to detail and theability to absorb and analyse large amounts of data quickly Ideally some experience in an M&A lead advisory role with expertise in managing deals Ability to undertake detailed financial / commercial analysis for inclusion in client reports Strong written skillswith demonstrable experience of producing high quality, tailored documents Demonstrable interest and experience in the broad financial services sector Client focus, with the ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships Ability to workwith a range of clients from entrepreneurs to funds to corporates Logical and methodical approach to problem solving The self-confidence/appetite to be involved in business development activities Ability to develop, coach and motivate junior members of theteamDealsOur Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support,insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business.Not the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAllour people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwCProfessional and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.DiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities forpeople with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver valueto our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of workingoffering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.