Research Analyst

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Bolton, Lancashire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Entry level
Professional Services • Sales • Consulting • Financial Services
The Role
Conduct research to identify potential business buyers for clients’ M&A transactions. Develop and execute research strategies, locate key decision-makers, perform outreach, and build relationships with prospective purchasers. Match buyers with client businesses, understand acquisition criteria, and coordinate NDA approvals. The role includes full training and requires strong organization, communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, self-motivation, and deadline management.
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K3 Advisory Group is ranked #1 in the UK by LSEG and Experian for mid-market M&A advisory services. As a Research Analyst, your role is crucial to the overall sales process and involves identifying and directly contacting potential buyers who may be interested in purchasing our Clients' business.

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. Over time, 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, intelligent people who have a curious mind and genuine interest in Data, Research and Analysis. You will be self-motivated, highly organised, process driven and able to work in a deadline driven 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.

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:

  • Hybrid Working (after successful probationary period).

  • Flexible Core Hours Policy (after successful probationary period).

  • Dress for your Diary.

  • Regular Wellbeing Walks.

  • Employee of the Month awards.

  • Monthly Incentive rewards.

Skills Required

  • Self-motivation and self-discipline
  • Good time management
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Creative and innovative approach to research
  • Previous experience or formal qualifications
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The Company
HQ: Bolton
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

K3 Capital Group is a professional services firm providing advisory services to SMEs throughout the UK and overseas. The company specializes in business sales, corporate finance, tax advisory, and restructuring.

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