M&A Deal Researcher

 

Mergermarket’s research division is looking to hire an entry level MA Deal Researcher with strong foreign language skills to be based in London.

The role will focus on tracking practitioners involved in mergers acquisitions (MA) within the EMEA region. This position allows to progress to other roles within Mergermarket, subject to candidate’s individual skills and interest. The role could lead to a full time investigative journalist position, but is not limited to this path, as there could be other opportunities including analytical or client-facing roles.

The salary offered is £20,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus + benefits.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Desk based research involving contacting corporate and advisory companies, primarily via telephone and email, to find out who worked in an advisory capacity on a transaction;

• Compiling detailed, accurate and presentable documentation of this information;

• Working towards deadlines on a daily/weekly/monthly basis for information submitted to external publications;

• Establishing new contacts with advisory firms to encourage cooperation with Mergermarket Research department;

• Using knowledge gained of an assigned sector or geography to contribute to reports produced by Mergermarket.

Requirements:

The candidate must be fluent in speaking and reading at least one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, Polish, Arabic and/or a Nordic language.

Educated to degree level in Journalism or Business or equivalent would be are a bonus but not essential. As well as being self-motivated, organised, personable and thorough, candidates should have a proven interest in the financial and MA markets.

To apply, email your CV and covering letter to: careers@mergermarket.com, quoting reference “mm Research NC – Aug 13”.

The Mergermarket Group is fully committed to a policy of non-discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity in employment on grounds of merit, experience, skills and aptitude in order to maximise the full potential of both existing and prospective employees.

The Mergermarket Group is part of the Financial Times Group, a division of Pearson plc.

 

July 29, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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