CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a Financial Services Company based in Limassol, we are seeking to recruit a Corporate Finance / M&A Associate to join their team. The successful applicant will be ACA/CFA qualified and possess 3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking or corporate finance. Fluency in Greek and English is essential, knowledge of other European languages would be considered an advantage. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Support in the development of strategy and execution of transactions.
• Identify, screen, and value M&A opportunities.
• Develop and review financial models from front to back.
• Build investor material including IM and pitch decks.
• Conduct comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research.
• Acting as a mentor and role model to Analysts.
• Play a key role supporting origination, opportunity evaluation and deal execution.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients in order to expand the business.
• Manage live transactions by coordinating with buyers/targets and facilitating due diligence processes.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Master’s degree in or related to finance or professional qualification title (CFA / ACA).
• 3+ years of experience in investment banking or corporate finance required.
• Strong financial modelling skills including the ability to build valuation models (comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, and discounted cash flow analysis), leveraged buyout models, and accretion/dilution merger models.
• Good understanding of the nuances of transaction procedures and key elements of deal negotiation, including legal and other documentation.
• Experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, Thomson, Capital IQ or other similar data sources.
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills.
• Strategic and creative thinking; distinguished written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in TMT industry preferred.
• Fluent in Greek and English is a must; working knowledge of other European languages preferred.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR5468. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.