Analyst - Sponsors - London

Moelis & Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Moelis & Company, a leading global investment bank, is seeking a Financial Sponsors Analyst to support the European Financial Sponsors franchise. You will assist senior bankers with sponsor origination, market research, and preparation of meeting materials while coordinating across the European platform.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and internal process discipline, with exposure to sponsor-led transactions and portfolio company activity over time.

Job description

We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive.

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors. The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors. Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters. The Firm serves its clients from 21 geographic locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Summary of Role

The Financial Sponsors Analyst will sit at the centre of Moelis’ European Financial Sponsor Coverage, supporting senior bankers in the development of sponsor relationships, origination of transaction opportunities and coordination of sponsor-related activity across the European platform. The role combines analytical work, market intelligence, materials production and internal process management, providing a differentiated opportunity to develop deep exposure to private equity clients, portfolio company activity and sponsor-led transaction origination.

Reporting to

Managing Director alongside broader senior members of the European Financial Sponsor team. Working pattern is expected to align with team demands, transaction activity and the pace of sponsor coverage.

Key Stakeholders

The Analyst will work closely with:

• European Financial Sponsors bankers across all levels
• Industry and product teams across the European platform
• Senior bankers involved in sponsor coverage, origination and execution
• Internal teams responsible for client data, transaction tracking and business development infrastructure

Detail of Role

The Analyst will support Moelis’ European Financial Sponsors franchise across sponsor coverage, origination and business development, working closely with senior bankers and sector / product teams across the European platform.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting senior bankers in identifying, prioritising and tracking sponsor-related opportunities across sectors, geographies and transaction types
• Preparing high-quality sponsor materials, including credentials, meeting packs, market updates, portfolio company analysis and thematic origination content
• Conducting research and analysis on financial sponsors, portfolio companies, investment themes, adviser usage and transaction activity
• Maintaining internal coverage infrastructure, including sponsor priorities, relationship data, engagement tracking and business development analytics
• Coordinating with sponsor coverage, industry and product teams to support consistent relationship management and opportunity development
• Supporting preparation for sponsor meetings and selected client-facing interactions, with external exposure expected to increase over time

The role is expected to be predominantly internal initially, requiring strong attention to detail, analytical capability and process discipline. Over time, the Analyst will have the opportunity to develop increased exposure to sponsor clients and portfolio company situations.

Key Measurements of Success

• Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of analytical work, materials and internal outputs
• Effectiveness in supporting origination efforts through data, insights, and execution support
• Strength of internal coordination and information flow across teams
• Reliability and ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure
• Progression toward increased responsibility and client exposure over time

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, or an accountancy firm
• ACA (or equivalent) qualified candidates to be considered as well
• Genuine interest in building and fostering relationships within the financial sponsor community over time
• Exposure working with private equity clients, funds, or sponsor-backed businesses is advantageous
• Strong analytical skills, including financial analysis and understanding of key valuation concepts
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated interest in private equity and sponsor-driven transactions
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting diversity, preventing discrimination and providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. We seek to ensure that we recruit from a diverse talent pool and that all applicants are treated fairly at each stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to any characteristic or status protected under any applicable law in the location of the role.