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Associate - Investment Banking M&A (Industrials)

Location: London, United Kingdom
Industry: Investment Banking | M&A | Industrials
Level: Associate
Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
We are partnering with a leading global independent advisory firm seeking to hire an Associate to join its highly regarded Industrials Investment Banking team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex, high-profile M&A transactions across a broad range of industrial subsectors, advising corporate clients, private equity investors and entrepreneurs on strategic and financial matters. The team is known for its strong execution capabilities, entrepreneurial culture and significant deal flow across Europe.


The Opportunity

As an Associate, you will play a key role in the execution of sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates, strategic advisory assignments and other corporate finance transactions. You will work closely with senior bankers and clients while taking significant responsibility for transaction delivery, financial analysis and project management.
This role offers outstanding exposure to clients, senior decision-makers and a wide variety of transactions within the industrials sector, including business services, transportation & logistics, industrial technology, manufacturing and diversified industrials.


Key Responsibilities

*Execute live M&A transactions from preparation through to completion
*Build and review complex financial models, valuation analyses and transaction materials
*Lead the preparation of presentations, pitchbooks, management presentations and information memoranda
*Conduct detailed company, industry and strategic analysis
*Manage due diligence processes and coordinate external advisers
*Mentor and support Analysts within the team
*Participate in business development initiatives and client relationship management


Candidate Requirements

*3 to 5 years of Investment Banking M&A experience
*Current experience within a leading Bulge Bracket Bank or Elite Boutique advisory firm
*Strong transaction execution experience across buy-side and sell-side M&A assignments
*Advanced financial modelling and valuation capabilities
*Excellent analytical, commercial and presentation skills
*Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
*Strong academic background from a leading university
*Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to progress within a high-performing advisory platform


What’s on Offer

*Opportunity to join one of the most respected advisory franchises in the market
*Exposure to high-profile cross-border M&A transactions
*Significant responsibility and client interaction from day one
*Entrepreneurial, collaborative and meritocratic culture
*Clear progression opportunities within a growing global platform
*Competitive compensation and bonus structure
This opportunity is ideally suited to ambitious Associates seeking greater transaction exposure, increased responsibility and the chance to build a long-term career within a leading independent investment banking platform focused on delivering best-in-class strategic advice to clients across the Industrials sector.