Research Analyst - K3 Capital Group Ltd : Job Details

Research Analyst – KBS Corporate Finance

Your role is crucial to the overall sales process and involves identifying and directly contacting potential buyers who may be interested in purchasing our client’s businesses.  We use a bespoke, state of the art system to scour industry specific data, financial information, geographical indicators etc with the aim of fulfilling our clients’ approved research strategy.  To be successful as a Research Analyst in our Company, you will be able to take an imaginative approach to each business; thinking outside the box when it comes to finding less obvious potential buyers and successfully communicating the acquisitions' advantages.  Overtime, you will build lasting relationships with key decision makers in major organisations across the UK and potentially around the World.

The successful candidate will receive full, ongoing training from an experienced team and will earn commission as deals complete with your buyers.

We look for bright, intelligence people who have a curious mind and genuine interest in Research & Analysis and Relationship-building within the SME and Mid-market Corporate Finance industry.   You will be self-motivated, highly organised, process driven and used to working in a busy, fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research into potential buyers
• Carrying out research strategies
• Identifying key contacts within these businesses
• Independent Research and Outreach amongst our network of known contacts
• Liaising with Buyers to understand what kind of businesses they are looking to acquire and match them with our clients
• Liaising with Clients to gain approval on NDA (non-disclosure agreements) signed by potential purchasers
• Working with the Head of Outreach to develop relationships with a wide range of businesses involved in M&A activity within growth industries
• Performing industry-specific research and contributing to Sales campaigns

No previous experience or qualifications are required for this role, we do however need someone who can bring the following:

• Self-motivation, self-discipline, good at time management
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills (written and orally)
• Good problem solver – can you think differently and come up with innovative, creative solutions?

What's in it for you?

We want your career with us to be rewarding, exciting and long lasting.  As well as experiencing working within a fast paced, dynamic team, learning on the job from experienced Analysts, we also offer the following incentives:

• Compliment Scheme – a monthly incentive, where the winner is awarded a voucher
• Annual Incentives – monthly team targets and time off rewards along with individual spot prizes
• Quarterly Income Rewards
• Charity events and dress down days
• Regular group social events