Investment Banking Associate

Senior Analyst / Associate | Investment Banking (M&A) | London Why Apply for This Role?

• Join a growing Investment Banking team with strong M&A deal flow
• Work across high-quality buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Take ownership across the full deal process from pitch through to completion
• Direct exposure to senior bankers, management teams and clients
• Opportunity to join at Senior Analyst or Associate level depending on experience
• Strong progression and competitive bonus potential The Role The successful candidate will join an established Investment Banking team, working across the execution of M&A transactions from initial pitch and preparation through to due diligence, negotiation and completion. The position can be appointed at Senior Analyst or Associate level depending on experience. Previous hands-on M&A / Investment Banking experience is required, with the opportunity to take increasing ownership of transaction execution and client interaction. About the Role
• Execute buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions
• Build financial models and undertake detailed valuation analysis
• Complete DCF, trading comparables and precedent transaction analysis
• Prepare pitch books, information memoranda and transaction materials
• Undertake company, sector and market analysis
• Coordinate due diligence and manage transaction workstreams
• Work directly with clients, management teams, investors and advisers
• Support management presentations and buyer interactions
• Take ownership of key elements of transactions through to completion
• Support senior bankers across pitches and business development
• At Associate level, provide greater oversight and guidance to junior Analysts Your Experience
• Previous M&A / Investment Banking experience is required
• Currently operating at Analyst, Senior Analyst or Associate level
• Hands-on experience executing live M&A transactions
• Strong financial modelling and valuation capability
• Experience working across multiple stages of the M&A process
• Strong understanding of DCF, trading comparables and precedent transactions
• Experience preparing transaction materials and client presentations
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint capability
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
• Confident working with senior bankers, clients and management teams