M&A Analyst/Associate
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions from initial evaluation through to completion.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, comparable companies and precedent transactions.
- Conduct financial, industry and company analysis to support live transactions and origination opportunities.
- Prepare pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations, buyer/target screening materials and other client-facing materials.
- Support due diligence processes and coordinate across clients, counterparties and external advisers.
- Assess potential transaction structures and strategic alternatives.
- Work closely with senior bankers on client pitches, transaction strategy and execution.
- Develop an understanding of relevant sectors, companies and M&A activity across Singapore and APAC.
- At Associate level, take greater ownership of transaction workstreams and provide guidance to junior team members.
Candidate Profile
We are interested in speaking with candidates who demonstrate:
- Approximately 1-3 years' relevant experience for Analyst-level candidates, or 3-6 years for Associate-level candidates.
- Relevant experience from investment banking, M&A advisory, corporate finance, transaction advisory or a comparable deal environment.
- Prior hands-on exposure to M&A transactions would be strongly preferred.
- Strong financial modelling, valuation and accounting fundamentals.
- Ability to analyse financial statements and understand key transaction considerations.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.
- Experience preparing high-quality presentation and transaction materials.
- Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to work effectively under transaction deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A genuine interest in M&A, corporate strategy and financial markets.
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