Associate Director Corporate Finance

The Client: A global advisory firm has an opportunity at associate director level within Corporate Finance The Role: As an Associate Director you will work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a wide variety of clients and delivers a range of assignments focusing on mergers and acquisitions, valuations and business modelling, restructuring and transaction support. Key Responsibilities: Leading the day to day execution,both in Ireland and internationally, on the following assignments: Due diligence,mergers, buyouts and disposals,business modelling,valuations and business planning Lead assignments by defining scope and in consultation with Directors or Partners ensure that assignments are executed in compliance with our policies and protocols. Understanding our client's needs, co-developing our approach with the client, and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice. Project manage teams, work closely with all members to lead the day to day progression of assignments to include; planning and preparation of deliverables as well as review of these deliverables. Responsibility for providing support, maintaining communication and updating both junior and senior members, as required. A focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to more senior staff as appropriate. Working closely with colleagues you will ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines. Working to tight deadlines, thinking clearly under pressure and maintaining team morale during lengthy and challenging engagements. Client responsibilities; Assisting in the financial management aspects of assignments by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to engagement leaders. Demonstrating professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice and sector insight. Participating in business development initiatives by leading the development of pitch documents and taking a lead role in dealing with clients. Develop your own business network with a view to increasing your origination capabilities over the medium term. Understanding the capabilities of the firm and looking for opportunities to bring other specialists into assignments to achieve the best solution. Technical skill requirements; Experience of working on and a deep technical knowledge of any of the following areas; Due diligence,mergers, buyouts and disposals,business modelling,valuations and business planning Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders. High level of commercial acumen. Proficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis and ability to identify potential areas of sensitivity. Ability to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions. Experience in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients. Additional requirements; Have an ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with a minimum of three years relevant post qualifying experience Insolvency qualification not essential but desirable Strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry experience Excellent communicator, both oral and written Strong IT skills, to an advanced level in Excel, Word and PowerPoint Project management skills Effective time management Ability to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines For further information, contact Therese Cadell on 087 3574985