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Benchmark International Manchester Team Members Recognised for Outstanding Corporate Finance Achievement

January 21, 2026

Joshua Chiles (Senior Associate) and Andrew Roberts (Director) have each been recognised with President’s Awards from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), reflecting their exceptional performance at the branch level in their Corporate Finance examinations—an important milestone toward earning the prestigious CF designatory letters.

Joshua received the President’s Award for Financial Reporting and Financial Statements Analysis, recognising his strong technical capability and excellence in his examination performance.

Andrew received the President’s Award for Corporate Finance Strategy & Advice (Diploma), further demonstrating the professionalism, analytical strength, and strategic insight that have distinguished his work across the UK dealmaking community.

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In addition to this CISI achievement, Andrew was shortlisted for Emerging Dealmaker of the Year at the North West Dealmakers Awards 2025, an event celebrating the region’s leading corporate financiers, advisers, and M&A professionals. The category highlights rising talent under the age of 35 who have demonstrated exceptional capability, strategic judgement, and measurable impact within the market.

These distinctions represent meaningful acknowledgement from two respected institutions within the UK’s corporate finance and M&A landscape.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Joshua and Andrew on these well-deserved achievements. Their continued growth, commitment, and impact reflect the high standard of service we are proud to deliver across our global organisation. 

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