M&A Manager / Assistant Manager

Warner Scott are partnered with a UK advisory firm who are looking to expand their midlands M&A practice. The firm has had excellent growth in the last 12 months and are now looking to capitalise on this with a further addition. This is an excellent opportunity for an M&A professional looking to further their career in a growing firm that can provide excellent career progression. Project manage client engagements, which includes determining the project scope and resource requirements, monitoring progress against budget and established timeframe, review of work completed by junior team members and resolving all project issues prior to Partner and Director review.Scope, prepare and review reports, information memoranda and documents using Word and PowerPointScope and review financial models using ExcelContribute to the management of the project team on a day-to-day basis.Assist the Partners, Directors and Assistant Directors in the development of existing and new service stream methodologies.Contribute to the successful development of the client relationshipPromote knowledge sharing within the team and facilitating research and development within the chosen stream.Ensure client feedback is captured, addressed and effectively communicated to the project manager/director.Build sustainable relationships with clients, and take responsibility for delivering answers to clients in most cases.Support the conversion of opportunities into chargeable work, including pitch participation.Identify and recognise new project and business opportunities, and inform the project directors or partners, as appropriate.Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events and keeping abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers.Support recruitment, retention, development, training and motivation of employees within the Corporate Finance team.Seek and take action on feedback.Deliver honest and timely feedback to executivesRequirements:A good working knowledge of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory activitiesACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience.Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel.For those involved in plc activities, a developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes.