Title: M&A Intern Group: Consumer Location: London Term: 6 months
WHY STEPHENS
Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family-owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients.
We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles.
Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we help to create lasting value for our clients.
We don’t just focus on transactions, we seek to develop durable relationships.
We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.
The men and women of Stephens have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegial and supportive environment.
With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide objective advice and skilled assistance with executing mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalisations.
We prioritize earning our clients’ trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen.
The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 250 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle-market companies, as well as global organizations.
Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long-term.
CONSUMER
The Consumer team’s deep sector expertise, longstanding industry relationships and robust deal flow combine to provide actionable insight and execution excellence to our public, private and family-owned clients in the U.S. and Europe.
Whether it’s rapidly evolving consumer preferences, the proliferation of new brands, channels and services or an increasingly volatile supply chain, Stephens’ bankers grasp the relevant nuances requisite to serving our clients’ needs.
Our subsectors include Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Consumer Products & Retail and Leisure & Hospitality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Being an M&A Intern at Stephens is an exciting opportunity to have a broad array of responsibilities and gain valuable experience working alongside our senior bankers, as well as our clients’ senior management teams.
Exceptional interns will have the opportunity to be invited to join us as an analyst.
These responsibilities include:
- Developing detailed financial analyses and financial models for M&A, capital raising and other strategic transactions
- Creating client-facing presentation materials, including tailored pitch books, Information Memoranda, management presentations and other marketing materials
- Conducting company, industry, market, buyer/investor and capital provider research to support business development and live engagements
- Supporting transaction processes through due diligence, data room management, process tracking and coordination across internal and external workstreams
Qualifications
- Some relevant Finance and/or Accounting experience
- Strong literacy in financial theory and corporate finance
- An interest in the UK Consumer space
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong record of academic and professional achievement
- Strong understanding of core accounting, corporate finance, financial modelling and valuation concepts
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- High level of personal integrity, accountability and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to respecting and safeguarding confidential information and adherence to regulatory requirements