Reference code: JR125270
Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Assist the M&A team in executing key corporate development projects, including, among others, joint ventures, minority investments, acquisitions, mergers and disposals, as well as related post-merger integration processes
Support the M&A team in the review of potential investment opportunities: assessment of business model and financials, valuation, preparation of company profiles, preparation of investment memos to inform go/no-go decisions
Prepare detailed buy-side business plans (P&L, B/S, Cash Flows) when required in the context of a transaction and perform critical analysis of sellers’ business plans
Perform valuation analysis with the relevant valuation methodologies (including DCF, trading and transaction comps, etc) depending on deal type and stage of target’s development
Carry out analysis of projects return and payback period of investments
Support the M&A team with project management during due diligence processes (including virtual data room management) and post-merger/acquisitions integrations
Coordinating internal shareholders across regions, functions and Maisons to support the integration of newly acquired businesses
Monitor M&A transactions in the luxury goods space and maintain and update databases of relevant transaction and trading comparable multiples
Assist the M&A team as needed to ensure preparation for important meetings, attend relevant meetings, taking minutes and documenting key outcomes and next steps
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
A minimum of 4/5 years of work experience in a similar in-house M&A role or in investment banks or M&A boutiques, with coverage of retail or consumer goods businesses. Exposure to the luxury goods sector considered as a plus
Fluency in English. French considered as a plus
Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PPT
Availability to travel abroad
Sharp, curious, willing to learn and be challenged
Work ethic - Flexibility to work long-hours and week-ends if and when needed
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong analytical skills, including excel modelling
Solid valuation and business planning skills
Knowledge of financial statements and financial modelling skills
Hard-working - candidates should have an excellent work ethic
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with a wide spectrum of people inside and outside the firm (across different seniorities, strategic partners and consultants)
Highly discreet - absolute trust and confidentiality required
