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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job:
Kent is looking for an Analyst or Junior Associate of M&A and Corporate Development
Kent has grown dramatically in recent years, and is established as a leading global player in the energy services industry. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in delivering cutting-edge services to our clients worldwide. Since starting an inhouse M&A and Corporate Development function in July 2024, we have made strong progress, having completed our first acquisition in February 2025 (Sudlows Consulting) and we are looking at a strong pipeline of opportunities. We are therefore looking to hire an Analyst or Junior Associate to be an integral part of our team and help drive our M&A and Corporate Development efforts.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities:
The Analyst/Junior Associate of M&A and Corporate Development will be a key member of the finance team and will play a crucial role in driving the strategic growth initiatives of Kent. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of M&A and Corporate Development, the successful candidate will lead and execute corporate development strategies, including M&A processes, partnerships, and other strategic transactions to support the company's expansion goals.
M&A origination and execution
Assist on origination and execution of M&A processes, from target identification and due diligence to negotiation and integration, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.Assess and analyze potential acquisition targets, conducting financial modelling, evaluating strategic fit and preparing internal presentation materials.Due Diligence
Work on due diligence processes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to assess legal, financial, and operational aspects of potential transactions.Strategic Planning
Help develop and refine the company's strategic plan, identifying growth opportunities and potential partnerships.Conduct market analysis and competitive assessments to inform strategic decision-making.Integration and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with various departments, including legal, operations, and finance, to ensure seamless execution of transactions and integration of acquired entities.In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
Bachelor's degree in any field, however understanding of basic principles of Finance and Business required.Communication:
Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.Behavior/ Core Competencies:
Proven experience (2-4 years) in M&A, investing, corporate development or related roles.Strong interest in the energy and industrial sectors and route to Net Zero.Strong financial acumen, with the ability to conduct complex financial analyses and modeling.Communication and presentation skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
Location: London (UK) - must be a current resident
Travel required: Yes
Contract type: Permanent
Experience level: 2- 4 yrs