About us Avencia are partnered with a leading Bespoke and Specialty Insurer based in the City, who have a newly created position for a Corporate Finance Associate to join their London team. The roleThe role sits in the growing Corporate Finance team and involves working on dynamic strategic projects including equity transactions, refinancing''s, MandA opportunities and raising third-party insurance capacity to support the continued growth of the business.Key accountabilitiesSupporting with the creation of high-quality materials for senior management, the Board and investors by working closely with key stakeholders across the businessSupporting with the building of business plans and performing scenario analysis to determine the impact on key financial and non-financial metricsContinuous monitoring of industry developments and valuations, and conducting peer analysisManaging investor engagement through the coordination of meetings, industry conferences, and ongoing communications with investorsManaging day-to-day workstreams on projects to achieve target deadlinesSkills and experience2 to 3 years of prior experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Consulting or Transaction Services with demonstrable knowledge of finance and accounting (insurance industry experience is not essential)Self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detailHighly motivated to learn in a collaborative environment, with an aptitude for quickly assimilat