Our prestigious client, a leading figure in the financial services advisory sector, is seeking an Associate to fortify their Secondary Advisory team stationed in Paris. As an Associate within this unit, you will collaborate closely with broader deal teams, engaging in both ongoing mandates and initiatives focused on business development.
Should you aspire to become a part of one of the premier Investment Banking boutiques globally, seize the opportunity and submit your application today!
As an Associate, your responsibilities are anticipated to include:
- Crafting information materials on companies involved in both LP-led and GP-led secondaries processes
- Conducting financial modeling for companies engaged in both LP-led and GP-led secondaries processes (LBO / DCF), as well as fund-level modeling for our sponsor clients
- Engaging in the new investor/buyer outreach process during live transactions
- Preparing presentation materials and pitches for prospective clients
- Facilitating communication across M&A teams involved in processes, as well as with the broader PCA team globally
- Overseeing general transaction management on live processes
- Compiling bi-annual secondary market updates for external publication
Expectations:
- A minimum of three years' experience in a Tier-1 financial advisor or relevant financial institution
- Preference for secondaries experience, although not essential; candidates without such experience are expected to have conducted research into the market prior to interviews
- Training and baseline skills in building presentation materials and financial modeling; additional training will be provided, but some baseline skillset is preferred
- Demonstrated academic excellence
- High energy and strong ambition to excel in one's career
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A team player mindset, with the ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team
- Strong written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Strong analytical skills
- Fluency in both French and English is essential
- The ability to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct, and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements
If you're eager to join one of the leading Investment Banking boutiques worldwide, don't miss out on this opportunity - submit your application today!
