Associate - Healthcare M&A

The client provides corporates, private equity houses and other clients with a full suite of M&A services advising on acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and buy-outs, a significant number of which are cross-border or international in nature.

• The Healthcare team advises clients in healthcare services, care homes, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, medical technology and others, and has a great pipeline of business as well as having closed half a dozen deals already this year.
• This is an opportunity to join a growing team and be able to grow with it – being actively supported to step up to director level and beyond.

• The Healthcare team provides corporates, private equity houses and other clients with a full suite of M&A services advising on acquisitions, divestments, buy-outs and capital raisings, a significant number of which are cross-border or international in nature.
• The team' expertise extends across the full range of sub-sectors including Pharmaceutical Services, Medical Devices, Life Science.
• The team has enjoyed significant success in recent years and is seeking to expand with the recruitment of highly driven and motivated individuals.

• Working across the Healthcare sectors on a range of buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Supporting senior colleagues on the day to day management of transactions which includes preparation of information memoranda, management presentations, valuation analysis and taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications
• Industry research for both deal origination and transaction analysis
• Valuation work and Financial modelling, including DCF and LBO analysis
• Initiating and leading marketing and business development opportunities
• To have a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them; have a clear understanding of the firm's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture

• ACA (or equivalent) qualification (not essential depending on other experience)
• Minimum of four years’ experience in Professional Services / Finance including at least two years transactional experience in a lead advisory role
• Excellent numeracy skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to absorb and analyse large amounts of data quickly
• Client focus, with ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships
• Enthusiasm for and ideally previous exposure to the Healthcare and Life Sciences sectors
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Project management and organisational skills
• Ability to undertake detailed financial/commercial analysis for inclusion in client reports
• The self-confidence/appetite to be involved in business development activities
• Ability to develop, coach and motivate junior members of the team