2. Why you a. I’ve built a strong foundation in M&A execution — from owning financial models and valuation workstreams to drafting client materials and coordinating due diligence across stakeholders. I’m comfortable managing timelines, staying detail-oriented under pressure, and navigating complex transactions from start to finish. b. Beyond the technical side, I think one of my strengths is being reliable and calm under pressure — I stay composed during crunch time and work well with both senior bankers and clients. I enjoy being in the middle of a fast-moving deal process and making sure things get done right. 3. Goal a. Beyond technical execution and process management, I think what really separates a strong associate is the ability to sell — ideas, strategy, and trust. Whether it's positioning a business to buyers, driving a competitive process, or guiding a client through tough valuation tradeoffs, the VP is often the one framing the narrative and pushing the deal forward. That commercial instinct — paired with strong execution — is what I see as the real value-add at the VP level. 4. Greenhill a. I’m drawn to Greenhill because of its advisory model, lean deal teams, and the opportunity to take on real responsibility early. My goal is to grow into a long-term, trusted advisor — someone who not only executes, but also understands the client’s strategic priorities and helps shape outcomes. b. Greenhill’s platform is set up exactly for that: it emphasizes senior banker continuity, close client relationships, and deep involvement from junior team members in every stage of the deal. That kind of environment would allow me to hone both the technical and commercial sides of being a banker, and I see it as a great place to develop into the type of professional I aspire to be. 5. Walk through a deal One of the recent deals I worked on was Shift4’s announced acquisition of Global Blue, a Swiss-based public company and a global leader in tax-free shopping, dynamic currency conversion, and specialty payments. The transaction valued Global Blue at approximately $2.5 billion enterprise value, with a cash offer of $7.50 per share, representing a 15% premium to its prior close. Strategically, this deal significantly expands Shift4’s global footprint, diversifies its vertical exposure into luxury retail and cross-border commerce, and strengthens its value proposition in integrated payments for international brands. On our side, I worked on the valuation model, including operating model, DCF, LBO, ATP, FF, AVP, and pro forma accretion/dilution. I also supported the internal committee materials and coordinated early-stage diligence across finance and legal, particularly around cross-border regulatory considerations and Global Blue’s existing capital structure. It was a complex deal with international structure, public company dynamics, and long-term strategic