Technology, Media & Telecommunications Coverage Associate

Location: London

Corporate Finance business is a market leader in Investment Banking & Capital Markets which is consistently recognised by the industry for activities in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and capital raising. We provide a full range of Investment Banking services, including Public and Private Equity and Debt Financing, M&A advice and private investment services for corporate and institutional clients.

Corporate Finance is organised through global products and regional client coverage spanning different geographies and industry focused teams. You will work as part of the Telecom-Media-Technology (TMT) team where you will be able to show initiative and will need strong communication skills in this role.

What we’ll offer you:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them.
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family.
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits.
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year.

Your key responsibilities:

• Coordinating and supporting in origination and execution of M&A, Leverage Finance and Equity Capital Markets (ECM) transactions with TMT clients.
• Supporting wider teams in the coverage effort of key TMT accounts.
• Conducting sector and company research, quantitative analysis, company valuation, credit analysis and financial modelling.
• Communicate with clients, other advisers and senior Investment Bankers.
• Generating new ideas that support business direction and utilise sector knowledge to guide production of materials presented to clients and assisting Country and Product Bankers on opportunities relating to the TMT sector.

Your skills and experience:

• Relevant Corporate Finance experience across advisory and capital market products.
• Proven execution skills, complex deal understanding and structuring capabilities in M&A, Leverage Finance and ECM.
• Strong analytical approach combined with creative problem solving abilities.
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Able to drive and influence senior, cross-functional and cross-regional deal teams, interfacing with multiple business partners across business lines and regions.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to creatively solve problems and to successfully navigate a large, matrix based organisation.

How we’ll support you:

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards). We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.