Graduate M&A Consultant

Graduate M&A Consultant - Unloq Limited Unloq Limited is a mergers and acquisitions firm based in Reading. In short, we help businesses, private equity and individuals to execute their acquisition strategies, with a particular focus in deal origination. The work is very digital-based, relying on data and technology to give it an edge as it competes with more traditional companies in the M&A space. As our business grows, we need to add to our team and are looking for a graduate consultant to join our team, to learn how the market works and to help us achieve an even better year for the company. About You We are seeking a motivated, organised, and efficient person to be responsible for helping us manage a wide range of projects as effectively as possible. You must be comfortable with technology, confident on calls and dynamic with decisions. We want to train you to help lead your projects and contribute to the growth of the company. The practical work you do will vary. From data and analysis work, where you are reviewing company financial information or assessing viability and ownership, all the way through talking to acquisition opportunities that need to be qualified and handled carefully. You will often be talking to and communicating with business leaders and you need to have enough confidence to do so without becoming too casual. So it helps if you have a mature and unflappable manner and be able to manage a wide range of different roles and responsibilities. You need to have good written English, a polite manner, good mathematical and organisational skills, with attention to detail paramount. Key requirements of the role This is a busy role, and so, in addition you will ideally possess the following: * Outstanding coordination and organisation skills – required for managing and coordinating multiple projects, across different sectors and time-zones * Interpersonal skills – you’ll need to be charismatic but professional when talking with prospects, clients, partners and other business contacts. You need to be able to put yourself in the shoes of whoever you are dealing with - understanding their motivations and considering their perspectives * Excellent numeracy skills – you will need to be on the numbers for mental and typed calculations as you review financial data and figures, sometimes within calls with clients * Clear communications – you will be communicating with our clients, partners and business owners via email and so an excellent standard of spoken and written English is vital * Commercially driven – you need a commercial mindset, keeping in mind the value you deliver, identifying margins and opportunities, understanding and spotting where the wins are * Technology-literate – Unloq is a digitally transformed business, so everything is done online through web-based software and customer databases. We use a CRM, and do as much as we can digitally using the Google Suite and other products like Airtable, alongside in-house developed tech infrastructure This is a full time position. The role will suit someone looking for a dynamic company, using technology and modern communications to serve customers better. We hope the successful candidate will be able to enjoy the day to day work as well as carving out their future career. Job Details * Hours: 7.5 per day, flexible start/finish, Monday to Friday (upon completion of probation). * Central Reading, 2 Minute Walk from Reading Station * Private Health Insurance * Complementary Gym Membership * Open plan office with: * Pool Table * Fully Equipped Kitchen * Coffee Machine Salary £34,000 O.T.E. inc Benefits