DescriptionYou will collaborate closely with leaders at the company to develop and execute on a variety of inorganic M&A and investment strategies (e.g. acquisitions mergers corporate venture capital) that drive growth enhance competitiveness and further our overall mission. This position requires a highly analytical and motivated individual with a curiosity to learn and ability to evaluate markets analyze companies and build financial models and strategic business cases. You will report to the Head of Corporate Development and interface with leaders throughout Euroclear.
The Corporate Development team is part of Euroclears Finance Organization (reporting to the CFO) and responsible for end-to-end execution of Euroclears strategy creation M&A and investment activity. This will be a highly visible and impactful position that will offer the opportunity to drive long-term value creation for the company and Euroclears stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities:
- Serve as an internal investment banker / consultant for executive management and team leads to assess and define strategic needs identify challenges and develop relevant inorganic solutions.
- Research companies in surrounding industries synthesizing and communicating learnings about the landscape with leaders throughout our company.
- Conduct rigorous market and financial analysis including business case and financial modelling build vs. buy analysis to analyze and present recommendations on potential acquisitions investments and other strategic growth opportunities.
- Engage in all aspects of the M&A and investment process including strategic planning market/sector/target evaluation business case development financial modelling due diligence deal negotiation board material preparation and integration efforts.
Ideal Background:
- 2-4 years experience in M&A transactions and/or strategic investments as a Corporate Development Investment Banking Private Equity or Venture Capital professional. Ideally have started career as an investment banking analyst.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with an ability to build complex operating financial and valuation models to evaluate transaction economics.
- Experience across all aspects of M&A or investing (idea generation sourcing modelling due diligence integration etc.).
- Excellent business acumen and understanding of key business drivers ideally in financial services / capital markets infrastructure / fintech or other tech
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
- Detailed organized structured doer with a willingness to roll up sleeves and take ownership.
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Required Experience:
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