Corporate Finance Associate

About us

Avencia are partnered with a leading Bespoke & Specialty Insurer based in the City, who have a newly created position for a Corporate Finance Associate to join their London team.

The role

The role sits in the growing Corporate Finance team and involves working on dynamic strategic projects including equity transactions, refinancing's, M&A opportunities and raising third-party insurance capacity to support the continued growth of the business.

Key accountabilities

• Supporting with the creation of high-quality materials for senior management, the Board and investors by working closely with key stakeholders across the business
• Supporting with the building of business plans and performing scenario analysis to determine the impact on key financial and non-financial metrics
• Continuous monitoring of industry developments and valuations, and conducting peer analysis
• Managing investor engagement through the coordination of meetings, industry conferences, and ongoing communications with investors
• Managing day-to-day workstreams on projects to achieve target deadlines

Skills & experience

• 2 to 3 years of prior experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Consulting or Transaction Services with demonstrable knowledge of finance and accounting (insurance industry experience is not essential)
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail
• Highly motivated to learn in a collaborative environment, with an aptitude for quickly assimilating new skills and knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in using Excel to create financial models and bespoke analyses with large datasets
• Advanced proficiency in using PowerPoint to draft articulate presentations
• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience using FactSet or S&P Capital IQ (preferred but not essential)