Associate - Digital Infrastructure M&A

Role Summary

Support in the origination and execution of M&A, growth equity and financial sponsor transactions across a large range of digital infrastructure verticals (focussing largely on data centres, fibre & towers). Competence in financial modelling and valuation is a key requirement of this role.

Specific activities and responsibilities required

• Assist in the targeting and closing of new deal opportunities

• Prepare and deliver pitches and other presentations for prospective clients

• Assist and lead M&A deals end-to-end, including sell- and buy-sides, growth equity and financial sponsor transactions

• Review junior team member outputs

• Train and coach junior team members

• Maintain client and key stakeholder relationships

• Be the key contact point on transactions / deal origination taking ultimate responsibility for materials and leading client calls

• Build own network and relationships with relevant industry participants

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years’ of experience in M&A Investment Banking, Valuation, Private Equity or Venture Capital

• Prior transaction experience across digital infrastructure or TMT transactions

• Entrepreneurial mindset with knowledge of telecoms or digital infrastructure, either demonstrated through past work experiences, academic background and / or other extracurricular activities

Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, particularly valuation (including LBOs, sensitivities and returns analysis) and financial modelling

• Ability to work in an international team, supporting senior members and coaching and mentoring juniors

• Self-starter, with a proactive approach in taking the initiative on deal-related and other business matters

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, shown by prior experience working with high-calibre clients