Associate, M&a

**JOB SUMMARY**
- [Lead execution of M&A advisory transactions for our clients, with supervision and guidance from senior members and assistance from junior members of the team, and contribute to idea generation and engage in high quality pitches
- Perform financial and valuation analyses using various methodologies
- Build detailed financial models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and to analyse the impacts on potential M&A transactions
- Participate in all stages of transaction executions, from the pitch phase through to closing
- Coordinate efforts with deal team members across the Bank, other advisers and the clients
- Involved in day to day project management and execution support
- Research and analysis of markets and industries
- Research and financial analysis of companies based on company information, research reports, and other information sources
- Prepare presentation materials for use in client meetings, covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance
- Effective transaction and deal team management
- Efficiently manage several projects at once and help ensure that the quality of services meet the highest industry standards
- Effectively manage deal teams and encourage creating a culture of collaboration
- Supervise, train and mentor junior team members

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Strategy**
- To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit. It's about showing how you embody our valued behaviours - do the right thing, better together and never settle - as well as our brand promise, Here for good.
- We're committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

**Business**
- Standard Chartered M&A provides comprehensive advisory services to its clients on a wide range of M&A transactions and capital-raising activities, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financial restructurings. Our M&A teams are organized by region and work closely with our industry coverage partners, other product groups and global relationship banking team.

**Processes**
- Understanding of and adherence to the standard procedures and policies required for the role
- Responsibility as the First line of defence - Deal Team members (execution) and M&A Management (supervisory).
- Drive continuous improvement of the operational efficiency and effectiveness of processes to increase the consistency of global systems and processes

**People & Talent**
- Lead by example and build the appropriate culture and values

**Risk Management**
- Ensure compliance with SCB Group and Business policies, procedures, standards and codes, including those governing all Risk types, compliance, Technology and Operations, Finance and Reputation.

**Governance**
- Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role

**Regulatory & Business Conduct**
- Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
- Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
- Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles
- Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

**Key Stakeholders**
- Global & Regional Head of M&A
- M&A Management Team
- Industry Coverage teams
- Client Coverage teams
- Legal & Compliance

**Qualification**
- Requirements- Post Graduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy or equivalent
- Relevant work experience in M&A, Investment Banking or related business
- Strong work ethic, high energy level, able to multi-task and work independently with mínimal supervision
- Capable of independent execution of complex transactions
- Good team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Education: Degree or post graduate qualified from a top-tier school
- Professional Qualifications: At least 1-2 years of experience in the banking industry
- Key Skills:
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and a passion for excellence
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Ability to deliver under time pressure
- Prior experience in M&A transactions would be considered a plus

**Role Specific Technical Competencies**
- Communication Skills
- Financial Modelling
- Corporate Finance
- Efficiency with MS office
- Analytical reasoning skills
- Research and Market Analysis