M&A Analyst 2 to Associate 1 - Energy & Infrastructure investment banking - Goodman Masson

A leading European investment bank is expanding there Energy & Infrastructure platform in London and are keen to speak to Analysts and junior Associates with appropriate deal and sector experience.

Specific coverage centred on UK and pan-European client base across Renewable Energy, Transition, traditional Power & Utilities.

Primary responsibilities:

• Support in execution of mandated transactions: Support the team in preparing NDAs, mandate letters, Prospectus, Information memorandums, due diligence etc

• Creating marketing materials: Engaged in creating investment banking marketing materials such as pitch books, responses to requests for proposals and teaser documents

• Financial modelling and analysis: Development of financial models (including DCF, LBO and Merger model) to assess potential transactions. Including the evaluation of financial statements, valuation and credit metrics

• Sector and product research: develop deep understanding of applicable sectors and products through performing detailed company and industry analysis such as benchmarking, profiling credit analysis and investment highlights.

Skills & Experience

1. Experienced M&A Analyst investment banking accrued in a large IB, boutique, Big 4 or specialist modelling firm
2. Prior Energy & Infra related experience and with an interest across Power Generation, Renewables, Utilities, Infra etc
3. Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with a proficiency in building financial models from scratch including operational model, accounting, debt facilities, credit metrics and valuation analysis.
4. High levels of motivation and strong work ethic underpinned by an interest and passion for the sector
5. Excellent understanding and ability to model different valuation methodologies including IRR, FCFE, DCF and Comparables
6. Good understanding of the differences in processes between buy side, sell side, public mergers and public acquisitions