Description

• Newly created role
• Buyside opportunity

About Our Client

This organisation is a well-established entity within the financial services industry, known for its expansive global presence and commitment to innovation. It is recognised for its focus on delivering excellence and fostering growth in the banking and financial services sector.

Job Description

Corporate Development & Strategy

• Support the evaluation and execution of M&A, minority investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within FIG and fintech sectors.
• Prepare investment proposals, business cases, and internal approval materials.

Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, scenario analysis, and return assessments.
• Analyse target company financials, unit economics, growth drivers, and risk factors.
• Perform benchmarking against public comparables and precedent transactions.

Transaction Execution

• Support due diligence processes across commercial, financial, operational, and regulatory workstreams.
• Coordinate with external advisors including investment banks, legal counsel, consultants, and auditors.
• Assist in transaction documentation, deal structuring, and execution milestones.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with internal business units to assess strategic fit and integration considerations.
• Participate in discussions with founders, management teams, and financial sponsors.
• Support post-transaction integration planning where required.

Market & Industry Research

• Monitor trends in financial services andfintech innovation, including:
  • Embedded finance
  • Digital assets and blockchain
  • Payments modernization
  • AI-driven financial services
• Track competitive developments, funding activity, and regulatory changes impacting FIG sectors.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.

At least 2 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:

• Investment banking (FIG coverage preferred)
• Corporate development
• Private equity / venture capital
• Strategy consulting
• Fintech or financial services strategy roles
• Strong exposure to financial institutions or fintech ecosystems is highly preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent role within a global financial services organisation.
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives and business growth.
• Collaborative work environment with exposure to key industry projects.