Danescor is a leader in the fast-developing market of Next Generation Internet Investment Banking (IIB) operating across the US and Europe providing investment banking services to mid-market corporates looking to acquire, sell or raise debt or equity finance. Since inception Danescor has achieved CAGR in excess of 120% and established itself as the “Go To” partner in many sectors within the technology and communications industries. Through its growing reputation and market presence Danescor has established strong trading relationships with many of the leading industry consolidators and PE firms active in the industries it operates in.
Danescor maintains an ongoing initiative aimed at identifying and recruiting high caliber, ambitious, and team-oriented professionals. We are actively looking for managers and senior associates who possess a demonstrable track record of M&A within US markets. Successful candidates will have the skills and expertise to secure new client mandates in territory in multiple sectors, lead and manage client projects from start to finish, providing all appropriate advice required ensuring successful completion of projects. The role requires the ability to manage professional service teams and resources dispersed geographically. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record managing multiple transactions simultaneously.
Role and responsibilities
You will be required to, but not limited to, evidence experience in the criteria set out below:
- Business development in specified industry sectors and geographies leading the Company’s activities accordingly.
- Project management of corporate finance client transactions – acquisition, sale, fund raise covering:
- Project preparation – transaction strategy, buyer & target universe, documentation.
- Marketing – counterparty campaign management and negotiation.
- Closing – LOI/HOTs agreement, project management of due diligence (VDR) and completion.
- Expert financial modelling and valuation skills, excellent client project management and delivery.
- Clear ability to be a leader within specific markets, geographies and industries. Produce sector reports and insights on a regular basis.
- Ability to manage professional service teams and resources in different geographies and ensure project deadlines and milestones are achieved. Provide comprehensive training to junior teams and ensure developmental milestones are achieved.
- Capability to win new clients individually or as part of a broader team.
- End-to-end client project responsibility and accountability ensuring quality across workstreams and procedures.
- Managerial and leadership skills within a professional services environment
Skills & Qualifications required
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Masters (MBA or similar) and/or professional qualification (CA, CFA, etc.).
- Minimum of 3+ years of relevant M&A or Management consulting experience.
- Ambitious self-starter.
- Must be a team player with excellent communication skills.
- Comfortable in an agile, fast-moving global environment with a can-do attitude.
- Results orientated with a focus on attention to detail.
- Essential industry experience and knowledge in one of the following or another leading industry which is experiencing significant M&A activity:
- Chemicals
- Industrials
- Business services (recruitment, IFAs, etc.)
- Healthcare
- Retail,
- consumer, e-commerce