Graduate Research Analyst

Worthing, West Sussex - Hybrid

Salary £27,000-32,000pa (negotiable)

We have a very exciting opportunity for a bright, ambitious graduate to join a privately owned consultancy firm based in Brighton in a newly created role. This role is open to 2023 graduates or previous graduates who might be looking for their 2nd or 3rd post-graduate opportunity.

The successful candidate will be managing a key client account and interacting with many stakeholders in the corporate finance industry. The role will involve liaising directly with multiple clients to understand their research requirements, delivering the research and analysis promptly at excellent service levels, and developing the account further by being commercially aware of opportunities to provide more value.

Full training will be given to the successful candidate and the role comes with ample opportunities for progression and professional development within this growing organisation. A very attractive prospect for a driven individual looking to improve their expertise and earnings within a prosperous business.

Role Overview:

• Provide industry-leading research to support M&A transactions across a range of geographies and industry sectors
• Identify strategic acquirers and private equity investors for companies who are seeking to sell or raise investment;
• Identify acquisition targets on-market and off-market for companies seeking to grow inorganically;
• Produce industry market research to support business development and deal delivery;
• Provide company valuations via precedent transactions and quoted comparable companies analysis;
• Provide deal support by acting as the first point of contact for strategic and financial buyers and arranging NDAs;
• Provide weekly updates for clients on live M&A projects;
• Liaise with our offshore team to manage research projects from initiation to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a 2:1 or above degree and good academic record. In addition, they will have real determination, professional communication skills, and the confidence to liaise with external clients. Lastly, they will be a naturally analytically minded individual with a keen interest in research and analysis tasks.

Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John for more information.