Associate - M&A Team

Jefferies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies, London, seeks an experienced Associate for its Mergers & Acquisitions team to work on cross-border transactions across sectors. You will contribute to deal execution, model building, and client materials while coordinating due diligence and client interactions with senior bankers.

The role offers significant responsibility from day one, exposure to high-profile transactions, and collaboration with global teams across geographies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of investment banking experience, preferably in an M&A team at a top-tier bank or advisory firm.
• Strong technical skills with advanced financial modelling and valuation techniques.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams across live transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mandates, advisory, and defence.
• Lead preparation of financial models (DCF, LBO, comps) and valuation analyses.
• Develop and review client materials: pitch books, IMs, presentations, and board materials.
• Coordinate due diligence and manage data rooms, advisors, and client interactions.
• Support senior bankers in client relationship management and business development.
• Supervise Analysts, ensuring deliverables are accurate and of high quality.
• Stay updated on market developments, sector trends, and comparable transactions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation techniques

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Deal execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics

Job description

Jefferies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team in London. The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-profile, cross-border transactions across multiple sectors, advising corporates, private equity firms, and financial sponsors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in deal execution, working senior bankers to originate new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mandates, strategic advisory, and defence assignments
• Lead the preparation of financial models (DCF, LBO, trading comps, transaction comps) and valuation analyses
• Develop and review high-quality client materials, including pitch books, IMs, management presentations, and board materials
• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage data rooms, advisors, and client interactions
• Support senior bankers in client relationship management and business development efforts
• Supervise and mentor Analysts, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Stay abreast of market developments, sector trends, and comparable transactions

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant investment banking experience, preferably within an M&A team at a top-tier bank or advisory firm
• Strong technical skills, with advanced proficiency in financial modelling and valuation techniques
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams across live transactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

Personal Attributes

• Highly driven, proactive, and intellectually curious
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across teams and geographies
• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in corporate finance and strategic advisory
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Why Join Jefferies?

• Entrepreneurial culture with lean deal teams and significant responsibility from day one
• Strong deal flow across sectors and consistent market share in European M&A
• Opportunity to work closely with senior bankers and clients
• Clear progression path and meritocratic environment