Job title: PT M&A research and admin trainee
Job code: TL015e
ThinkingLinking is looking for an intelligent, ambitious and organised student to join a small, fast-paced and disciplined M&A and strategic consulting team in London. The person would start in a part-time admin role with some M&A research tasks, and upon mutual satisfaction, move to a full-time position in the future.
Financial background is not necessarily required for the position. We welcome applicants with precise minds since we use logic and strategic analysis during our daily work.
About ThinkingLinking
ThinkingLinking is a boutique M&A firm with a comparative advantage of combining strategy with finance (in effect a combination of a strategic consulting firm and an M&A firm). Indeed, our 'Strategy before Finance' approach emphasises finding synergy before introduction (thinking before linking) and then valuing synergy before engaging in negotiation.
Unlike other small firms that specialise in one sector, ThinkingLinking works across a range of industries, and provides a demanding yet rewarding environment in which every action is subjected to logic and strategy. Logic and strategic thinking are a core part of our company culture, and are the foundation for how our team operates internally and externally.
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About the Role
As part of a small team, the candidate is expected to be independent and confident in handling a range of responsibilities. We are looking for a quick learner with versatile skills, who is precise, patient, capable of working under pressure, and understands process.
As an office admin, your role is to create and maintain a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication and safety.
Please note that you will be coordinating internally as well as negotiating with external parties. The role includes the following scope of work:
* Executive assistance support to CEO/Director, including booking travels, logistics arrangements and auctions purchases, etc.
* Office admin such as document filing, maintaining business accounts (reconciliation, bookkeeping)
* Purchase services and coordinating with suppliers
* Admin project management including negotiation and dispute with third-party suppliers
* Assist with research on our business publications
* Other business-related research based on pre-determined criteria
Future M&A-related responsibilities (if applicable) will range from new business to client project implementation, with significant internal reporting compliance.
Examples of day-to-day work include:
* Support new business pipeline development across diversified sectors
* Assist in live M&A project implementations
* Participate in internal strategy discussions
* Prepare documentations before and after external interactions
Responsibilities will be tailored somewhat based on the successful candidate's knowledge and experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential:
* An academic degree in economics, business, law or other relevant disciplines
* Detailed-oriented, logical, organised, and precise
* Takes repetitive and/or purely logistical tasks seriously and prudently
* Goal-oriented to completing projects
* Strong time management and prioritising skills
* Proven research and analytical skills
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Statistics comprehension skills
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and Apple iWork
Preferred:
* Programming or website development skills are a bonus
* Languages are also a bonus
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Ms. Jinyu Bao at, with the full Job Code (TL015e) and Job Title in the email subject, and addressing the points listed in Qualifications & Requirements with evidence to prove your suitability. Any applications sent through Indeed or a university portal without such a cover letter addressing this posting's requirements will not be considered.
Non-UK applicants
ThinkingLinking is an A-rated Skilled Worker visa sponsor authorised by the UK Government's Home Office. As a globally-focused company, we consider applicants from all over the world and are committed under our 'intensive meritocracy' policy to sourcing the most talented people globally to fit our needs on an equal opportunity basis in keeping with the Fair Market Economy Institute's Open-Minded Market philosophy.
For employees successfully transitioned from admin to full-time M&A role, we are open to discuss visa sponsorship.
Job Types: Part-time, Graduate, Internship
Pay: From £14.80 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 36 per week
Work Location: In person