IBD - Transportation - Associate

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Morgan Stanley applies its global network, extensive experience in dealing with local jurisdictions throughout Europe as well as in-depth knowledge of its comprehensive banking products suite to meet our Clients' short- and long-term strategic objectives.

About the Team: The Transportation Group (TG) covers airline and airline services, logistics and postal services, maritime, rail and other transportation services as well as transport infrastructure clients (airports, roads, ports, concession groups etc) on a pan-European basis. You will have the opportunity to become involved with a wide range of transportation and transportation infrastructure sector organisations ranging from small entrepreneurial players to large scale conglomerates.

Within the European Investment Banking Division, the Transportation team works with relevant regional and international clients on a wide range of complex transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder relations, recapitalisations, demergers, leveraged buyouts and defences against unsolicited takeover attempts, strategy advisory assignments and executions of public and private capital markets transactions.

About the Role: Associates work on assignments which include various types of different transactions (M&A, capital markets) and business development projects while interacting directly with senior-level financial and strategic decision-makers at some of the world’s largest corporations, as well as with smaller, emerging growth clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (including IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory).
• Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
• Contributing to team discussions and client meetings.
• Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients.
• Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
• Acting as a mentor and role model to Analysts; promoting team culture.
• Working closely with senior bankers on the team and across other groups.

Key Requirements:

• Top class Master’s degree or overseas equivalent in or related to finance from a leading university.
• Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with the sector and corporate landscape is desirable.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills – these are critical to success as an Associate.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyse and value businesses.
• A positive, highly motivated individual who exhibits strong leadership and management qualities.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrate best in class professional integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to excellence.
• Committed to delivery of highest quality work product; strong attention to detail.
• Proactive; self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong team player able to work effectively in a team environment.

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements.

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