Senior Analyst - M&A - Consumer - London

Eaton Recruitment is pleased to be working with a leading international investment bank to appoint a Senior Analyst within its Consumer team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded advisory platform with an excellent reputation for advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. While the role spans the wider Consumer sector, experience within Food & Beverage is preferred. Key Responsibilities

• Execute buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions across the Consumer sector, with a particular focus on Food & Beverage.
• Build and review complex financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials.
• Prepare client presentations, pitch books, information memoranda, and management presentations.
• Conduct detailed industry, market, and company research to support live transactions and business development.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and work closely with clients, legal advisers, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Support senior bankers in originating new business opportunities and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior analysts, ensuring high-quality execution across deal teams. Experience & Requirements
• Current experience as a Senior Analyst (or equivalent) within an investment bank, M&A advisory firm, or corporate finance boutique.
• Experience in Food & Beverage transactions is preferred, although candidates with broader Consumer M&A experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality client materials.
• A proven track record of managing multiple live transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to working within deal teams. Apply below or contact Daniel at daniel@eatonrecruitment.com or Tors at tors@eatonrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.