At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate investment opportunities and support strategic initiatives in the energy sector.
- Company: High-growth platform focused on energy markets and strategic investments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and hands-on experience with senior leadership.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in innovative projects.
- Why this job: Join a team driving the energy transition and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in M&A, Private Equity, or Corporate Development with strong financial skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Finatal is partnered with a high-growth, entrepreneurial platform operating at the intersection of energy markets, trading, and strategic investment, seeking a Senior M&A Associate to support its expansion across the European energy ecosystem. The platform combines capital, deep sector expertise, and operational capability to acquire, build, and scale businesses aligned to the energy transition, with a strong emphasis on active value creation.
This is a full-cycle role within a corporate investing environment, offering exposure across origination, execution, and post-investment strategy. You will work closely with senior leadership and portfolio businesses, gaining hands-on experience across both principal investing and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Engage with management teams, founders, and intermediaries to evaluate investment and acquisition opportunities across energy and adjacent sectors.
- Support pipeline development through market mapping, thematic research, and target identification across key subsectors.
- Conduct early-stage analysis including commercial evaluation, financial review, and strategic fit assessment.
- Build financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction structures to support investment decisions.
- Coordinate and support end-to-end due diligence across financial, commercial, and operational workstreams.
- Prepare high-quality investment materials, including memos, board presentations, and strategic recommendations.
- Manage interactions with advisors and internal stakeholders through to transaction completion.
- Support post-investment initiatives, including performance tracking, governance frameworks, and value creation planning.
- Partner with portfolio companies on strategic and operational improvements, driving commercial and growth initiatives.
Requirements:
- 5+ years' experience across:
- Investment Banking (M&A / Energy / Industrials)
- Private Equity / Growth Equity / Venture Capital
- Big 4 (Transaction Services or M&A with strong financial grounding)
- Corporate Development in a relevant sector
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skillset.
- Experience preparing high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured insights.
- Commercial judgment and an investor mindset.
- High attention to detail and execution discipline.
Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Associate in Slough employer: Finatal
Join a dynamic and innovative private equity-backed asset management firm in London, where you will play a pivotal role in executing high-stakes transactions. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering you the chance to work closely with senior leadership and external advisers while enhancing your skills in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
