We are seeking a proactive and detail orientated Business Graduate to join our Mergers & Acquisitions team. This is an ideal role for someone who may have had a placement year during their degree or someone who graduated in the last 12-18 months and has some experience in a large organisation.
The ideal candidate will have strong database & administration skills, who is confident working with data, document management and has a keen interest to develop a role within M&A embracing both financial and legal aspects. You must be confident in excel as you will supporting accurate record keeping and progression, document management and data comparisons to ensure timely commission payments.
Key responsibilities will include:
Project co-ordination - Assist the M&A team to track progress, meet deadlines and manage deal documentation.
Due diligence support - Co-ordinate the due diligence process, support the gathering information, alerting team members as information becomes available, requesting reports and ensuring that required data is collected from all relevant departments (e.g. finance, legal, operations)
Communication - Act as liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, arranging meetings, minute taking and circulating action points. Ensure key project details are clearly communicated and understood by relevant parties.
Document management - Organise and maintain project documentation within agreed parameters, to ensure readily accessible by M&A team members
Timeline management - Track multiple project timelines, ensuring milestones are met, alerting M&A team to potential conflicts and delays
Reporting - Track key transaction milestones and maintain accurate records of progress using internal CRM or project management systems.
Integration planning - Support post-acquisition onboarding activities including data migration, systems access, and communications
Support timely and accurate payments in line with contractual obligations
The ideal candidate will have:
1-2 years experience in business administration support role or a placement year
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact across diverse teams and stakeholders
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
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Connells Group UK
is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
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Job Reference: CF00667
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