M&A Associate, Transport, Infrastructure & Services

Primary responsibilities:

• Creating marketing materials: Engaged in creating investment banking marketing materials such as pitch books, responses to requests for proposals and teaser documents
• Financial modelling and analysis: Development of financial models (including DCF, LBO and Merger model) to assess potential transactions. Including the evaluation of financial statements, valuation and credit metrics
• Sector and product research: develop deep understanding of applicable sectors and products through performing detailed company and industry analysis such as benchmarking, profiling credit analysis and investment highlights.
• Support in execution of mandated transactions: Support the team in preparing NDAs, mandate letters, Prospectus, Information memorandums, due diligence, loan returns analysis and credit memos
• Training and development of analysts

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years' investment banking experience in the related sectors with experience including Airlines, Bus & Rail, Shipping, Logistics Airports, Ports, Toll Roads and related businesses preferred
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with a proficiency in building financial models from scratch including operational model, accounting, debt facilities, credit metrics and valuation analysis. VBA or other programming experience preferred but not essential
• High levels of motivation and strong work ethic underpinned by an interest and passion for the sector
• Excellent understanding and ability to model different valuation methodologies including IRR, FCFE, DCF and Comparables
• Good understanding of the differences in processes between buy side, sell side, public mergers and public acquisitions