Drive the evaluation of potential M&A targets and strategic partnership opportunities, including financial analysis, valuation assessment, strategic fit analysis, and risk evaluation
Build and assess financial models to evaluate acquisition cases, scenario outcomes, and return profiles
Support and coordinate due diligence processes across commercial, financial, operational, and strategic workstreams
Contribute to transaction execution, including preparation of investment materials, management presentations, and internal approval documentation
Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and communications to senior stakeholders translating complex data into actionable insights and recommendations
Monitor sector developments and competitive dynamics to proactively identify acquisition opportunities aligned with Aurora’s strategic roadmap

3–5 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development, or strategy consulting with significant M&A exposure
Demonstrated experience evaluating acquisition opportunities, including financial statement analysis, valuation methodologies, and due diligence processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare compelling and succinct presentations and reports for senior management
Clear understanding of the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, from origination and screening through execution
Strong financial modelling capability and comfort working with P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet analysis
Familiarity of the energy industry and data & software analytics space through academic or professional background is a plus

Some of the benefits we include are: ****

Private Medical and Dental Insurance plus Flu Jabs
Salary-Exchange Pension
Parental Support
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Cycle-to-work Scheme and local Oxford discounts At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.** The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.** To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period. ** Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.

Associate, M&A & Corporate Strategy

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