Working within the Financial Services team, you will have the opportunity to provide financial advisory services on a wide range of strategic transactions (including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and re-structuring), capital-raising projects and debt financing mandates to financial institutions. Working directly on a project by project basis to support the Financial Services team in the origination and execution of corporate advisory transactions. This role will also provide support and guidance to Interns and junior Analysts, where appropriate. The Role Undertaking valuations of businesses using a variety of methodologies, including relative valuation techniques, leverage buyout models and discounted cash flow analyses, and presenting and discussing the results with the project team, clients and prospective clients; Undertaking detailed financial modelling and analysis including valuation and assessing the financial impact of transactions; Analysing industry and sector trends, commercial analysis of individual businesses and case studies of transactions; Drafting and reviewing marketing materials and other documentation including pitches, teasers, information memorandums, management presentations, strategic review papers, valuation papers and admission / prospectus documents; Collating comments from the project team, clients and other advisers on materials produced and working with the team to produce revised materials; and Involved in transaction process management, supporting Associates / Vice Presidents to ensure projects run smoothly, expected to attend most meetings, and to work directly with the client’s Finance Director and other senior management. Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking a Qualified Chartered Accountant with 2–3 years’ experience in the financial services division of a leading accountancy firm, or a candidate with at least 18 months’ experience in M&A at an investment bank or boutique, ideally within a Financial Institutions team. Educated to Degree level or equivalent with a minimum 2:1 grade. Completion of CISI Level 3 Certification in Corporate Finance would be advantageous. Highly numerate. Strong communication skills both written and verbally. Strong problem solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Highly organised and reliable, self-starter, motivated and ambitious. Team player capable of fitting in with the collegiate culture. Valuation and financial modelling experience. Excellent Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills. Canaccord Genuity Limited aim to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation where everyone receives equal treatment regardless of age, colour, disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, hours of work, marital status, national origin, political opinions or religious beliefs. All decisions on employment practices are objective, free from bias and based upon work criteria and individual merit. To monitor the effectiveness of our efforts in regards to offering equal opportunities, we would be grateful if you would provide the relevant information requested on the application form. The information requested will be detached by us upon receipt of your application and will not be used during the selection process.