Finatal
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate
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M&A Associate
Location: London RP16816
Finatal is partnered with a high-growth platform in their search for an M&A Associate. The platform operates via a technology-led roll-up strategy. Through integration into a centralised, AI-enabled operating system, this business is driving significant gains in efficiency, customer experience, and scalability.
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly acquisitive platform with a differentiated approach to M&A.
What you'll do
- Own diligence and execution workstreams on smaller acquisitions, while providing second-chair support on larger transformational transactions
- Build and manage acquisition pipelines through market mapping, target identification, and prioritisation activities
- Conduct financial, strategic, and commercial analysis to assess acquisition opportunities and investment attractiveness
- Develop financial models and support commercial, financial, legal, and operational due diligence processes
- Prepare investment materials including acquisition cases, deal memoranda, valuation analysis, and strategic recommendations
- Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout transaction processes through to completion
- Support post-acquisition planning and value creation initiatives, working alongside portfolio management and leadership teams
- Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the firm's acquisition strategy and market expansion efforts
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- 2-4 years' experience in M&A, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, or an equivalent transactional environment.
- Strong financial modelling, analytical, and commercial assessment capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear recommendations
- Confidence engaging with founders, advisors, and senior stakeholders
- An intellectually curious and commercially minded individual who can adapt their thinking to different acquisition strategies and value creation models
- Ability to balance detailed execution with broader strategic thinking
- Experience within software, technology, SaaS, or recurring-revenue businesses
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