About us
Kerval Advisory Partners ("Kerval" or "KAP") is an independent strategic and financial
advisory firm for companies, investors and organizations with a focus on the middle
market.
We offer advisory services related to the definition of corporate strategy and value
management as well as the execution of transactions and financing operations, as well
as providing continuous support to general and financial management.
We provide specialized advisory in:
* Strategy and Valuation (S&V).
* Transactions: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Transaction Support (TS).
* Financing and Debt Restructuring (F&R).
* Management Support (MS).
We specialize in providing value-added advice linked to results in a way that aligns our
interests with those of our clients.
Our support covers all phases of the business life cycle, starting from the initial phases,
through the growth stages as well as crisis management and restructuring.
Through our membership with the ECOVIS International network in more than 90
countries, we accompany our clients nationally and internationally by providing
coverage in more than 90 countries with Audit, Accounting, Tax, Legal and Financial
Advisory services.
We are characterized by the technical excellence in the execution of our advice, which
allows us to find the best solutions to the challenges of our clients.
KAP is currently going through a strong process of growth across all its service lines
requiring the incorporation of different types of professionals.
About the role
As part of the firm's growth plan, we are looking to incorporate an Analyst to work in
the Corporate Finance team advising clients on Corporate Strategy, Valuation, M&A,
Financing and Debt Restructuring.
This person will work directly with the Associates and will have the opportunity to
closely collaborate with the senior management of the firm.
This person will have the following main responsibilities:
* Execute complex financial modeling including financing structures such as: LBO, project finance, asset financing, debt restructuring, among others.
* Prepare financial analysis, including detailed valuation analysis, such as: LBO analysis, discounted cash flow, return and dividend analysis, accretion and dilution, comparative company analysis, and sum of parts analysis, among others.
* Prepare materials for clients and participate in client meetings during the course of deal origination and execution.
* Cooperate with other team members on client coverage, origination and transaction execution teams.
* Conduct research with different platforms and tools to analyze market data and competitive dynamics.
What we are looking for
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or similar.
* Postgraduate studies as well as international certifications in finance (i.e. CFA, CAIA) will be considered a plus.
* Professional experience of up to 2 years in strategic consulting, business valuation, M&A/Debt advisory, corporate banking, corporate development, private equity/debt, financial due diligence.
* Proficiency level in English for conversation, writing and reading.
What qualities should this person have?
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* High analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to hthink strategically and analytically, and to review and synthesize information and form independent judgements.
* Ability to think through and solve critical financial and strategic challenges.
* Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
* Great capacity for learning and continuous improvement.
* Initiative and strong capacity for self-motivation.
* Results-oriented mindset.
* Confidence and ability to interact effectively with senior firm leadership.
* Ability to manage multiple prohjects and meet competing deadlines.
* Stron knowledge of and interest in the financial services industry.
* Ability to work in highly demanding environments.
What we offer
Join a fast-growing financial advisory firm with vision of leadership within an
international network with +90 offices worldwide.
* Career plan across all the service lines.
* Opportunities for professional growth within ECOVIS International (several members of the team currently hold relevant positions at a global level).
* Possibility of rapid and solid professional development by participating in horizontal organizational structures.
* Access to the firm's training plan.
* Permanent contract.
* Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance based pay.
* Hybrid work format with 2 days per week of remote work.