Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant

Step Advisory is a boutique management consulting firm with a proven track record of helping business leaders grow their businesses. We are purposely building a dynamic team of inspired thinkers, creative leaders and challenging minds who are driven by growth. As we look to expand our team, we are looking for an experienced Manager to join our growing Mergers and Acquisitions practice.

As a Manager, you will be part of a focused team of high performing problem solvers, leading the delivery of complex M&A projects across the deal spectrum for our clients with a focus on steering, facilitating and supporting acquisitive growth within our M&A practice.
Managers play a crucial role in the translation of big picture inorganic growth strategies into practical delivery by leading multiple teams to successful project execution; structuring and managing projects and workstreams; co-ordinating project insights and analysis; and leading team development.

The individual will be given an opportunity to operate in a rapidly changing environment, and so should show strength in being a proactive self-starter with a passion for quality output, display an underlying dedication to team growth and the keenness to develop deep, meaningful client relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Including but not limited to:

High-quality, efficient project execution:

Substantial contribution to the strategic execution of focused analysis (both financial and commercial) to meet varying client needs, relating to Due Diligences, both financial and commercial, Valuations, Financial Modelling and Deal Advisory (including both buy-side and sell-side advisory)
Support to the delivery teams in the overarching strategic solution development, problem solving and critical reasoning, with the oversight of the extraction of the pertinent insights identified highlighting risks and opportunities relevant to the business both currently and post transaction;

2. Leading multiple projects and deliverable workstreams:

Ability to run M&A projects independently through the identification and execution of project objectives and plans, while engaging autonomously with clients and teams to influence project outcomes; ensuring the successful delivery of the project work within tight transaction deadlines.

3. Focused team leadership and development:

Natural propensity to advise, engage, encourage and teach junior team members, on the job and in more focused training sessions, to create tangible opportunities for personal and career growth.

4. Client engagement and relationship development:

To cultivate and nurture meaningful new and existing client relationships through exceptional operational engagements and project delivery, and extending relationship building in pursuit of pipeline and partnership opportunities, contributing to the overall revenue of the M&A practice.

5. Business Development:

Contributing to the effective management of the M&A practice through the identification of process and methodology improvements and efficiencies, solving for improved efficiency, effectiveness and repeatability, as well as applying consideration to the overarching strategic development and direction of the practice.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
1. Relevant technical M&A skills including:

In-depth valuation knowledge and experience;
Financial modelling skills;
Financial analysis skills;
Commercial review skills; and
Deal advisory experience (Preferred but not required)

2. Proven exceptional professional communication skills, specifically across the deal lifecycle including client engagement at an executive level, external service providers and the team.

3. Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.

4. Excellent leadership capabilities with demonstrable experience in M&A project execution and delivery across the core offerings.

5. Pertinent business and commercial acumen with a:

Keen interest in and experience across the deal spectrum;
Passion for private markets; and
Deep understanding of and ability to unpack and understand varying business models.

6. Exposure to business development relating to client acquisition through understanding the requirements of the client, effective proposal drafting, project scoping and pricing negotiations with varying levels of clients.

7. Adaptability within a hybrid remote working environment.

8. Ability to identify and drive marketing initiatives to proactively drive brand recognition in the market, in conjunction with our in-house marketing team.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS