About This Role

The Regional Corporate Finance team provides advice on all aspects of corporate finance to privately owned and private equity backed clients both on the sell-side and buy-side.

There is a significant growth opportunity in the mid-market (£30-100m EV) deal space within the Yorkshire & North East region focused on the private business and regional private equity channels across all sectors.

We’re recruiting for a Manager / Senior Associate to join our regional team based in Leeds. You’ll be working with a highly motivated team of specialist corporate financiers to support our clients from deal origination to execution.

We offer a great platform for someone to learn and develop through diverse transactional experience in an ambitious team.

What your days will look like:

As a Manager / Senior Associate, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day management of transactions including being responsible for delivery of information memoranda, management presentations, valuation analysis and taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Day-to-day management of transactions which includes responsibility as a key contact for clients on a day-to-day basis on transactions

• Valuation work including financial modelling such as DCF analysis

• Participation in client presentations and meetings

• Financial modelling and analysis of transactions

• Preparation and coordination of project deliverables

• Project managing transactions and liaising with multiple parties

• Business development activities including identification and targeting of potential opportunities, and developing a strong personal network of contacts both within the firm and externally.

This role is for you if:

• You have excellent numeracy skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to absorb and analyse data quickly – use of data tools and AI would be advantageous

• Ability to undertake detailed financial / commercial analysis for inclusion in client reports

• Strong written skills with demonstrable experience of producing high quality, tailored documents

• Client focus, with the ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships with senior stakeholders

• Ability to work with a range of clients from entrepreneurs to private equity funds

• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving

• The self-confidence / appetite to be involved in business development activities

• Ability to develop, coach and motivate other members of the team

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.