Associate - Corporate Finance and Valuation

Asscoaite - Corporate Finance and Valuation Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness & Industry AssessmentConduct business analysis including company description, industry landscape review, and competitive positioningPerform comprehensive SWOT analysis and competitive intelligence to understand market dynamics and business viabilityAssess management quality, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning relative to peersFinancial Analysis & ForecastingExecute historical financial performance reviews across revenue, margins, cash generation, and capital efficiencyDevelop financial forecasts and working capital analysis based on business drivers and market assumptionsBuild free cash flow (FCF) analysis including capex requirements, working capital needs, and cash flow sustainabilityCalculate and analyze key financial ratios and metrics (revenue growth, EBITDA margins, ROIC, leverage ratios, etc.)Support sensitivity testing to validate forecast robustnessValuation & ModelingConstruct and review sophisticated financial models (DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction analyses)Develop trading comparables (trading comps) analysis for peer benchmarking and valuation multiplesExecute transaction comparables (M&A comps) analysis to derive precedent transaction multiples and market insightsBuild scenario and sensitivity analyses to stress-test assumptions and valuationsMaintain conceptual clarity on model drivers, assumptions, and key value creation leversSell-Side Transaction SupportPrepare and refine Information Memoranda (IMs) tailored to buyer profiles and investment thesisDevelop teaser documents and marketing materials for sell-side processes and buyer targetingDevelop pitch books and support management presentations with compelling financial storytelling and analytical insightsConduct preliminary buyer profiling and process structuring to optimize transaction outcomesRequired QualificationsExperience2-3+ years of progressive experience in one or more of the following:Corporate finance / Investment banking (M&A or equity research focus)Top-tier management consulting (MBB or Big 4)Financial Analysis & ModelingAdvanced financial modeling capability (DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions)Strong understanding of valuation methodologies and relative valuation multiplesDemonstrated ability to build complex models with scenario and sensitivity analysesProficiency in financial ratio analysis and key performance indicatorsExperience translating assumptions into quantified models and identifying key driversHigh proficiency in Excel, experience with Power BI or Tableau is an advantageValuation & Comparables AnalysisHands-on experience with trading comparables analysis for peer benchmarkingDemonstrated expertise in transaction comparables (M&A comps) analysisAbility to assess enterprise value, EBITDA/revenue multiples, and valuation spreadsComfort working with equity research platforms and financial databases (Capital IQ)Understanding of valuation adjustments for size, liquidity, and control premiumsSell-Side & Marketing CapabilitiesExperience preparing or contributing to Information Memoranda (IMs) and marketing materialsAbility to construct compelling financial narratives for external audiences (buyers, investors, lenders)Proficiency in PowerPoint and data visualization (ThinkCell, or equivalent)Understanding of buyer personas and tailored messaging for institutional investors/strategic buyersExperience developing teaser documents and preliminary marketing materialsComfort working with multi-stakeholder teams (clients, senior management, legal, accounting, etc.)If you think you're the right fit, we would love to hear from you.