Associate - Digital Infrastructure M&A
- Recruiter
- Goodman Masson
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- High
- Posted
- 07 Mar 2023
- Closes
- 06 Apr 2023
- Ref
- 18971760
- Job Function
- Banking
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
Role Summary
Support in the origination and execution of M&A, growth equity and financial sponsor transactions across a large range of digital infrastructure verticals (focussing largely on data centres, fibre & towers). Competence in financial modelling and valuation is a key requirement of this role.
Specific activities and responsibilities required
• Assist in the targeting and closing of new deal opportunities
• Prepare and deliver pitches and other presentations for prospective clients
• Assist and lead M&A deals end-to-end, including sell- and buy-sides, growth equity and financial sponsor transactions
• Review junior team member outputs
• Train and coach junior team members
• Maintain client and key stakeholder relationships
• Be the key contact point on transactions / deal origination taking ultimate responsibility for materials and leading client calls
• Build own network and relationships with relevant industry participants
Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum 5-7 years' of experience in M&A Investment Banking, Valuation, Private Equity or Venture Capital
• Prior transaction experience across digital infrastructure or TMT transactions
• Entrepreneurial mindset with knowledge of telecoms or digital infrastructure, either demonstrated through past work experiences, academic background and / or other extracurricular activities
Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, particularly valuation (including LBOs, sensitivities and returns analysis) and financial modelling
• Ability to work in an international team, supporting senior members and coaching and mentoring juniors
• Self-starter, with a proactive approach in taking the initiative on deal-related and other business matters
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, shown by prior experience working with high-calibre clients
Support in the origination and execution of M&A, growth equity and financial sponsor transactions across a large range of digital infrastructure verticals (focussing largely on data centres, fibre & towers). Competence in financial modelling and valuation is a key requirement of this role.
Specific activities and responsibilities required
• Assist in the targeting and closing of new deal opportunities
• Prepare and deliver pitches and other presentations for prospective clients
• Assist and lead M&A deals end-to-end, including sell- and buy-sides, growth equity and financial sponsor transactions
• Review junior team member outputs
• Train and coach junior team members
• Maintain client and key stakeholder relationships
• Be the key contact point on transactions / deal origination taking ultimate responsibility for materials and leading client calls
• Build own network and relationships with relevant industry participants
Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum 5-7 years' of experience in M&A Investment Banking, Valuation, Private Equity or Venture Capital
• Prior transaction experience across digital infrastructure or TMT transactions
• Entrepreneurial mindset with knowledge of telecoms or digital infrastructure, either demonstrated through past work experiences, academic background and / or other extracurricular activities
Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, particularly valuation (including LBOs, sensitivities and returns analysis) and financial modelling
• Ability to work in an international team, supporting senior members and coaching and mentoring juniors
• Self-starter, with a proactive approach in taking the initiative on deal-related and other business matters
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, shown by prior experience working with high-calibre clients