Analyst (Sector: Tech), M&A Advisory - Investment Banking - Canaccord Genuity UK

We are looking for an Analyst to join our Technology team. The successful candidate will work directly for a VP or Director and will be responsible for supporting on all elements of the deal process as well as managing work streams on their own. With significant client exposure and the need to develop relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external, this role carries a high degree of responsibility towards deal success.

The Role

• Undertaking valuations of businesses using a variety of methodologies, including relative valuation techniques, leverage buyout models and discounted cash flow analyses, and presenting and discussing the results with the project team, clients and prospective clients;
• Undertaking detailed financial modelling and analysis including valuation and assessing the financial impact of transactions;
• Analysing industry and sector trends, commercial analysis of individual businesses and case studies of transactions;
• Drafting and reviewing marketing materials and other documentation including pitches, teasers, information memorandums, management presentations, strategic review papers, valuation papers and admission / prospectus documents;
• Collating comments from the project team, clients and other advisers on materials produced and working with the team to produce revised materials; and
• Involved in transaction process management, supporting Vice Presidents to ensure projects run smoothly, anticipating and addressing potential issues/complexities in a timely manner; expected to attend most meetings, and to work directly with the client’s Finance Director and other senior management.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years’ experience in direct sell-side M&A advisory as an Analyst. Candidates will need to show an understanding of, and enthusiasm for the Technology sector, and be able to demonstrate their existing technical skills in particular with financial modelling. Entrepreneurial spirit is always a significant advantage in our firm too.