Investment Analyst / Associate - Aerospace, Defence & Cyber Security
- Recruiter
- Circle Square Talent
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £65k - 85k per year + Bonus
- Posted
- 12 May 2022
- Closes
- 11 Jun 2022
- Ref
- 14867673
- Job Function
- Banking
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
Our client is a Private Equity owned leading Advisory business focusing in the Aerospace, Defence and Software sectors.
They are now looking to bring on an Investment Analyst / Associate to join their Investments team. This is an opportunity to work for an entrepreneurial and fast-growing business with immediate exposure to C-level executives, working alongside a range of subject matter experts.
The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of investing fundamentals, risk analysis and M&A, working alongside adjacent business areas such as Strategy Execution, Research, and Solution Evaluation.
Within the Investment team, you will help with identifying, evaluating, and executing a range of acquisitions as well as having close interaction with our portfolio businesses. The team comprises of former investment bankers with a wealth of M&A experience at top-tier firms.
Responsibilities:
They are now looking to bring on an Investment Analyst / Associate to join their Investments team. This is an opportunity to work for an entrepreneurial and fast-growing business with immediate exposure to C-level executives, working alongside a range of subject matter experts.
The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of investing fundamentals, risk analysis and M&A, working alongside adjacent business areas such as Strategy Execution, Research, and Solution Evaluation.
Within the Investment team, you will help with identifying, evaluating, and executing a range of acquisitions as well as having close interaction with our portfolio businesses. The team comprises of former investment bankers with a wealth of M&A experience at top-tier firms.
Responsibilities:
- Analyse and evaluate potential investment opportunities, including business models, key value drivers and investment risks
- Create and analyse sophisticated financial models to assist in investment evaluation
- Preparation of investment memoranda for Board approval
- Assist with evaluation and implementation of transaction structuring alternatives
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders (including subject matter experts and C-suite executives) to support the due diligence and execution process
- Monitor ongoing financial, operational performance and risk exposure of portfolio companies
- Prepare detailed investment analyses for organic growth opportunities.
- Work entrepreneurially in the team, incorporating Strategy Execution, Research, and Solution Evaluation, to gain a more holistic understanding of investment, as well as the wider Aerospace and Defence landscape.
Candidate Requirements:- Highly motivated, numerate, with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- A minimum of two years' M&A transaction experience in top-tier Investment Banking or boutique ideally with some areospace & defence sector expereince (not essential).
- Outstanding academics from a top-tier university
- Enjoys entrepreneurial environment and is a self-starter
- Excellent financial modelling, analytical, and research abilities
- Organised and systematic approach; able to prioritise competing deadlines effectively
- Excellent writing & communication skills
- Fluent in English
If you meet the requirements, please apply today.