Description
Alvarez & Marsal
Associate, Corporate Finance (M&A Advisory)
Dublin
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work – guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity – are why our people love working at A&M.
A&M Corporate Finance
A&M Corporate Finance has attracted top performers at Managing Director and every experience level from our competitor firms in the UK, across Europe and the US, leading to significant expansion. Our Corporate Finance team has extensive experience of delivering deals for our clients including founders, entrepreneurs, financial investors of all sizes, and market-leading corporations across all industries globally.
How you will contribute
We are looking for an Associate to join the team based in Dublin, driving its growth and penetration working with our Pan-European teams and working with the most demanding clients at the senior management level throughout the transaction lifecycle.
You will have the opportunity to build on your existing capabilities, learn new skills and sectoral expertise and leverage on your interest in key sectors. You will assist in growing our practice and in winning and executing business with marquee clients across the corporate and private equity landscape. You will be an important member of a fast-growing team and will help shape our culture and values.
The key elements of the role are:
Transaction origination and execution:
- Playing a key role as part of the execution team for M&A mandates
- Being a core part of the origination team working across the pitching effort
- Operating as a keen multi-tasker in order to deliver on demanding timetables
- Working in close coordination with other teams of A&M across the UK and internationally on both origination and execution
Transaction management:
- Along with the transaction team leader, take ownership of financial modelling and pricing with a focus of bringing real world insight to the analysis
- In conjunction with other client advisors, assist with all transactional documentation with a focus on transaction marketing materials
- Support the overall transaction process management (data room, other advisors, and coordination)
- Provide support in the preparation of valuation analyses, including public comparable, precedent transactions, discounted cashflow analysis, LBO/IRR analysis, etc.
- Monitor news and developments in relation to targeted industries and client groups
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant preferred but not essential
- You will be a high-energy individual and must like new challenges with a strong desire to grow professionally and personally
- Experience in Corporate Finance, or a similar professional field at a market leading firm is essential
- Ability to leverage technology to consistently deliver work in an effective and efficient manner
- Fluent business level English is essential. Additional European language skills including French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Italian or Spanish are highly desirable
Personal Style:
- Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and unpredictable environment
- Actively contribute to our culture and team values
- Hands-on and non-hierarchical operator who is equally effective in managing up and down and relates well at all levels and cultures
- Driven by values and integrity, straight talker, builds confidence and leads by example
- Demonstrable ability to balance a high-level view with detail
- A natural ability to prioritise – especially in highly pressurised situations
- Autonomous – A&M has a flat structure with a self-sufficient culture
- Entrepreneurial spirit
Your journey at A&M
We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we focus on an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritise your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favourite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
