Corporate Finance Associate

About us

Avencia Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a leading Speciality Reinsurer 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, refinancings, 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
  • Supporting with the building of business plans, and analysing various scenarios, showing their impact to key financial and non-financial metrics
  • Continuous monitoring of industry developments and valuations, and conducting peer analysis
  • 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)