Duties and Responsibilities
Transaction Execution Support
- Support end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including preparation of transaction workplans, diligence trackers, and process timelines.
- Assist in managing deal processes from initial evaluation through signing and closing.
- Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders and external advisors (financial, tax, legal, commercial) to ensure deliverables are accurate and completed on time.
- Prepare transaction materials including , investment committee packs, board updates, and internal decision documents.
Financial Modelling & Valuation
- Build and maintain detailed financial models including valuation analysis, sensitivity cases, synergy scenarios, and investment return assessments.
- Analyse historical performance, forecast assumptions, and business drivers for potential acquisition targets.
- Support review of target financials and help identify key risks, red flags, and value drivers through diligence.
Diligence & Data Analysis
- Manage and maintain data rooms, diligence request lists, and workstream trackers.
- Support the review and analysis of diligence outputs including financial, operational, legal, HR, compliance, and commercial findings.
- Summarise key diligence insights into structured recommendations for senior decision makers.
Market & Target Research
- Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and strategic analysis to support investment theses.
- Support target screening and pipeline development through research and database generation where required.
- Assist in building regional target lists and evaluating strategic fit against EiM's growth priorities.
Stakeholder Communication & Project Management
- Support engagement with school founders, operators, advisors, and internal stakeholders through clear documentation and structured follow-up.
- Coordinate internal meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and ensure consistent execution of next steps.
- Work across multiple workstreams under pressure, maintaining accuracy, pace, and prioritisation.
Requirement:
- 2-4 years of experience in Investment Banking (IB) and/or transaction advisory with strong exposure to M&A execution.
- Minimum Master Degree
- Prior experience in education, consumer services, healthcare, or similarly structured sectors is beneficial but not required.
