Asscoaite - Corporate Finance and Valuation
Key Responsibilities
Bus iness & Industry Assessment
- Conduct business analysis including company description, industry landscape review, and competitive positioning
- Perform comprehensive SWOT analysis and competitive intelligence to understand market dynamics and business viability
- Assess management quality, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning relative to peers
Financial Analysis & Forecasting
Execute 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 & Modeling
Construct 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 Support
Prepare 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 Qualifications
Experience
2-3+ 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 & Modeling
Advanced 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 Analysis
Hands-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 Capabilities
Experience 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.