Finance Associate in London

Founded in 2017, Canson partners with global private capital providers to source and invest in proprietary, complex opportunities. By collaborating with senior executives and advisors, it combines expertise and insights to unlock value. Canson covers institutional investors, family offices, and HNWIs curated access to unique private equity deals, aiming to maximize returns by matching opportunities with the optimal capital sources.

Over USD 80bn (EV) of private capital related transactions since inception. Successfully raised 4 merchant banking funds. More than $500m AUM.

What we are looking for

• Experience: 3+ years of post-graduate experience, typically following an analyst program at Bulge Bracket/Boutique Investment Bank/Private Equity/Credit Fund/other M&A function. Advanced capability in developing and maintaining detailed three-statement forecasts, LBO models, and precedent/comparable company analyses. Ability to adapt and stress-test models based on transaction dynamics.
• Presentation & Material Creation: Proven experience producing client-ready pitch books, teasers, and investment memoranda with strong visual and analytical clarity. Skilled in managing diligence processes, coordinating with external advisors, organizing data rooms, preparing management questions, and consolidating commercial and financial findings.
• Market Research & Industry Analysis: Strong analytical background in identifying market trends, competitive landscapes, and acquisition opportunities aligned with Western Europe and US private capital strategies.
• Fit & Values: Exceptional precision, reliability under pressure, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach suited to lean deal teams. Expert user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; practical knowledge of financial databases such as FactSet preferred. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in an additional European language; however, this is not a mandatory requirement.

Key responsibilities

• Support origination of potential transactions by identifying target companies, engaging stakeholders, tracking assets and sponsor activity, analysing investment theses, researching markets, and participating in calls and meetings.
• Prepare and ensure timely delivery of marketing materials, maintain quality of analysts’ outputs, and identify relevant financial inputs and valuation metrics.
• Support execution of mandated transactions by acting as the project lead, coordinating due diligence and execution processes, preparing financial analyses and operating models, transaction materials, and coordinating with clients, management, and advisers.
• Support Merchant Banking investment/fundraising by interactions with LPs, placement agents, and advisers, and preparing related materials and documentation.
• Manage and train junior staff by instilling best practices, providing hands-on teaching, supervising technical analyses, organizing training sessions, and advising on their development.
• Provide senior support by briefing on relevant updates, forming situational views, and creating stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Cover sponsors and advisers by monitoring key companies, understanding the sponsor ecosystem, building relationships with sponsor teams, and nurturing adviser connections.

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