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More than you expected The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: Location: Bristol or Cardiff MORE THAN YOU EXPECTED Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. A highly successful team, Corporate Finance Advisory completed 258 deals with a total deal value of £15.4bn in 2024 and were named Number 1 M&A Advisor in the UK by Pitchbook. We comprise c.135 advisors throughout the UK, who have both strong regional presence and sector expertise combined with our wider international network and additional Debt Advisory and Public Company Advisory routes to market. We work with midmarket companies on strategies for growth and exit, building relationships with our clients, becoming their trusted advisor and helping them to identify the appropriate transaction to facilitate growth, whether this be through private equity or debt funding solutions. We enable founders to exit or identify succession by finding the right trade partner or investor, or indeed to float through the public markets. For this role you will support deal teams across tasks to prepare and take a business to market, executing and negotiating sell-side and buy-side transactions. You will employ multiple skillsets utilising your financial expertise and negotiation skills in the execution and completion of a deal. In addition to this you will be part of a collegiate and collaborative team who genuinely enjoy working and celebrating success together. NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. We believe we’re best positioned to make a meaningful impact on the economy. Every day, we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and financial advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insights empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. With a relentless focus on quality and integrity, we help businesses, communities, and our people flourish. We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As an Assistant Manager or Manager within our Corporate Finance team you will: • Play a key role in supporting transaction execution and contributing across multiple projects., • Have a major impact on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high-level standards and quality we expect from our people, • Work on the full client project Lifecyle, from opportunity sourcing to pitch and completion you will be a key member of this team working alongside peers and senior individuals (Directors and Partners), • Assist in collating and analysing financial and commercial data to support transactions, • Draft information memoranda and marketing materials as part of the sale process, • Prepare client presentations and pitch documents including credentials, • Assist in valuing companies, utilising public company comparisons, precedent transactions and discount cash flow, • Be a part of a close, dynamic Corporate Finance team, and work with a variety of clients across a range of sectors. and regions. This will include the opportunity to work closely with one of our sector teams, developing industry specific expertise Joining us as an Assistant Manager or Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have: • Competent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, • Understanding of financial statements analysis and financial modelling, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Resilient work ethic, organisational skills and ability to multitask, • Strong ambition with proven capabilities to collaborate effectively with all levels of the team in a rapidly changing, demanding and rewarding environment, • A solid understanding of quality and ethical practice in everything you do, • Excellent relationship management skills, • Experience of business development and targeting, • An active involvement in client relationship building, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple projects Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society . It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

Extensive experience of working in a trade finance area of an international bank having covered all aspects of trade finance operations, including handling trade loans to FI’s and Risk Participation. Support the Head of Trade Finance in all aspects of trade finance operations. Support the Head of