Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a Global Professional Services firm. We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager in Edinburgh with experience in Mergers and Acquisitions or a desire to move into the M&A discipline.

The Financial Advisory practice provides clients with a full suite of M&A services advising on acquisitions, divestments, buy-outs and capital raisings, many of which are cross-border or international in nature.

Working on high profile assignments, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, with a mix of both corporate and private equity transactions, within a highly commercial and client focused environment.

Duties include:

• Supporting the team in advising on a range of buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Assisting with the day to day management of transactions which includes preparation of information memoranda, management presentations and valuation analysis
• Taking responsibility for the preparation of information and client communications
• Industry research for both deal origination and transaction analysis
• Valuation and financial modelling, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Leverage Buyout (LBO) analysis
• Supporting both marketing and business development opportunities
• Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture

The Person - This role would be suitable for someone with:

• The capability to contribute towards development and implementation of often innovative and bespoke M&A strategies for each transaction
• Excellent numeracy skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to absorb and interpret large amounts of data quickly
• A client and team focus, with the ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships
• A good level of meeting and presentational skills
• Logical and meticulous approaches to problem solving
• High level project management and organisational skills
• An ability to undertake detailed financial/commercial exploration for inclusion in client reports
• Experience or potential to be involved in business development activities and pitching
• The ability to establish good working relationships with teams in different product/service lines and geographies
• An ACA, CFA or equivalent accounting/finance qualification (not essential depending on other experience)

The company offers a range of flexible benefits and agile ways of working. For more information and to discuss the role confidentially, please contact Lorraine Marlow on 07738 789249 or [email protected].