Associate - Industrials Investment Banking

Jefferies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in investment banking is seeking an Associate to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing in-depth financial analyses, building complex valuation models, and assisting in the execution of M&A and capital market transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of corporate finance principles, and the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects within a collaborative environment, where your analytical prowess will drive success and innovation in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• University degree with relevant experience in analytical support.
• Strong numerical and financial modelling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Assist in producing client presentations and documents.
• Participate in M&A and capital market transactions.

Skills

Analytical Support

Financial Modelling

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

University Degree

Masters or Equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate - Industrials Investment Banking

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S., focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise, and execution to investors, companies, and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

Our talented professionals provide a full range of advisory and underwriting services through creative and idea-driven M&A, leveraged finance, equity & equity-linked financing, and restructuring & recapitalization solutions.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Performing in-depth fundamental quantitative and qualitative company, market, and sector analysis
• Performing financial valuation, discounted cash flow, and multiples-based analyses
• Building and interrogating complex operating and financial valuation models in Excel
• Assisting with the production of client presentations/documents (e.g. pitch books, process timetables, letters, valuation materials, and marketing materials)
• Compiling and managing databases
• Involvement in client meetings and on client calls
• Participating in the execution of M&A and capital market transactions, and project management across multiple demanding and time-critical initiatives
• Preparing sector market updates and managing internal databases
• Liaising with other Jefferies teams on projects and pitches as needed

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• University degree, Masters or foreign equivalent and relevant experience providing complex analytical support
• Prior relevant experience (M&A and/or capital markets transactional deal experience) as a Senior Analyst / Associate
• Strong numerical and financial modelling skills
• Solid understanding of business and corporate finance principles
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Rigorous attention to detail

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Administrative, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Investment Banking, Financial Services, and Capital Markets