FRP Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance Associate

Location
Cardiff (Caerdydd) (GB)
Salary
Competitive package
Posted
13 Jan 2025
Closes
31 Jan 2025
Approved employers
Approved employer
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Entry level, Graduate scheme

FRP Corporate Finance has an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join our growing corporate finance advisory business. We are looking to recruit a graduate for a full-time, three-year training contract. We will provide in role training while you complete your professional qualifications.

The role will be based in our Cardiff city centre office and is offering a competitive package (competitive market salary, fully subsidised training support, private healthcare, salary sacrifice pension scheme and more).

As an Associate you will form a key part of our dynamic and entrepreneurial deal team, assisting the team in delivering the day-to-day corporate finance advisory services to our clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Financial analysis of financial statements and Excel models;
  • Research, including buyer research and valuation research using software and databases available, including S&P, Mergermarket, Companies House and others;
  • Production of strategic buyer and funder lists;
  • Input into client deliverables including teaser documents and Information Memorandums, typically in PowerPoint;
  • Preparation of client pitch and presentation materials;
  • Initial contact with potential buyers and funders including the issue of Non-Disclosure Agreements;
  • Firm Compliance work including onboarding checks and preparation of new client engagement materials;
  • Liaising with clients and attendance at meetings, where required;
  • Attendance at some networking events alongside other team members;
  • Assistance and compilation of business development materials, including target lists; and Undertake initial ACCA exams (or other relevant professional qualification) alongside the job role.

Essential experience:

  • Will be working towards a degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant subject;
  • An understanding of, and a desire to complete, a further professional qualification such as the ACCA;
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
  • General IT proficiency and understanding of MS Office Applications;
  • and Driven, ambitious and determined to succeed.

Application process
Please send your CV and a covering letter via the form below. Please include the following in your covering letter:

  • Your relative experience and qualifications
  • Your understanding of corporate finance and M&A advisory
  • Your interest in pursuing a career within corporate finance
  • What you feel you will bring to FRP

For selected candidates there will be a two stage interview, with the second stage including a case study exercise.

All applications must be submitted by 31st January 2025.