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Mergers and acquisitions advisor
An emblematic profession in corporate finance, the M&A advisor assists managers in strategic operations that transform organisations over the long term. At the crossroads of financial analysis, strategic advice and negotiation, this professional plays a key role in the creation of value and the development of companies, both in France and abroad.
The business
What is a M&A Advisor?
Its role
You orchestrate business combinations by identifying strategic opportunities. Your financial expertise enables you to assess the profitability of acquisitions and support your clients in their investment decisions. Your in-depth market analysis enables you to turn business projects into successful transactions.
Its field of action
As an M&A advisor, you will work at the heart of the French and international financial ecosystem. Your contacts will include company directors, investment bankers, specialist lawyers and institutional investors. This diversity of players enriches your understanding of economic issues on a daily basis.
Your operations activity takes you from consultancy firms to investment banks, via the finance departments of major groups. This geographical and sectoral versatility makes you a recognised expert in the art of creating value by bringing companies together.
The functions
What are the tasks of a M&A advisor?
Your day-to-day work will revolve around complex financial transactions requiring rigour and creativity.
You identify potential acquisition targets according to the strategic criteria defined
You assess the financial and legal risks of merger operations
You build sophisticated and reliable business valuation models
You negotiate the financial terms with all the parties involved
You manage the multi-disciplinary teams involved in each case
You draft memorandums of understanding and supervise their legal execution
You develop your professional network to generate new mandates
You present your strategic recommendations to management committees
Qualifications
Qualities and skills needed to be a good M&A Advisor
Financial and legal expertise
Your mastery of valuation mechanisms and business law is the foundation of your credibility. This dual expertise enables you to anticipate complex issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
Your ability to unite multicultural teams and persuade senior management is crucial to the success of your deals. You know how to adapt your approach to the people you are dealing with.
Strategic vision and creativity
Your ability to devise innovative financial packages sets your consultancy apart from the competition. This creativity structures tailor-made solutions for each client.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as a M&A advisor?
Your impact on the economic transformation of businesses gives a profound meaning to your professional activity. Every successful transaction contributes to job creation, the development of new markets and technological innovation. This strategic dimension positions you as a key player in French and international economic growth.
Recognition of your financial expertise means increasing autonomy and exceptional career prospects. You can progress to finance director, managing director in an investment bank, or set up your own consultancy. This rapid progression rewards your ability to generate value for your clients.
Remuneration
M&A advisor: salary and career development
Mergers and acquisitions advisers are particularly well paid in the French financial sector. At the start of your career, you can expect to earn between €50,000 and €80,000 gross per annum. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to €120,000, and to €300,000 for senior profiles.
In addition, there are often significant benefits: substantial performance bonuses that can double the fixed salary, company car and profit sharing. Your career prospects will take you towards management positions in investment banks or the creation of specialist firms.
Up to
300 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How can I become a mergers and acquisitions advisor?
Our training courses
To gain access to the demanding profession of M&A advisor, it is essential to follow a course of excellence at a leading business or finance school. At INSEEC, we help you build this strategic career path by offering specialised, selective programmes designed to develop solid expertise in corporate finance, financial analysis and strategic consulting.
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