Associate & Vice President FIG Bulge Bracket

Metis Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Search partnered with a Bulge-Bracket Investment bank seeking to reinforce its FIG M&A team in London. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct senior exposure, and the opportunity to own high-profile transactions from day one.

Ideal candidates have roughly 2.5–7 years in FIG M&A, with exposure to Banks, Asset & Wealth Management, or Insurance, and strong financial modelling and presentation skills for client materials.

Qualifications

• 2.5–7 years experience in M&A within FIG Investment banking.
• Exposure across Banks, Asset and Wealth Management or Insurance.
• Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation.
• Demonstrated transaction experience with the ability to run workstreams independently.
• Commercially minded, resourceful, and comfortable working in small teams.
• Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the execution of sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions within the FIG space.
• Produce financial models and valuations, including DDM, LBO, and comparables.
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, information memoranda, and marketing materials.
• Develop relationships with management teams, advisers, and investors to support origination efforts.
• Manage or conduct financial and commercial due diligence processes with external advisers.
• Work on strategic advisory and transaction execution & manage workstreams.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

M&A

Presentations

Communication

Job description

Metis Search are currently partnered with a Bulge-Bracket Investment bank who are looking to add individuals in to their FIG team in London.

This is an established global bank that has been strategically increasing its presence across Europe, providing the chance to add value in a leaner structure.

The firm is noted for having access to a strong deal flow thanks to its extensive network of industry clients across Europe and the U.S. It is also reputable for maintaining a balanced boutique style collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct senior exposure, and the chance to take ownership on high-profile transactions from day one.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the execution of sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions within the FIG space.
• Produce financial models and valuations, including DDM, LBO, and comparable approaches.
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, information memoranda, and marketing materials.
• Develop relationships with management teams, advisers, and investors to support origination efforts.
• Manage or conducting financial and commercial due diligence processes, working closely with external advisers to assess risks and value drivers.
• Working on strategic advisory and transaction execution & managing workstreams.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 2.5 - 7 years experience in M&A within FIG Investment banking
• Exposure across Banks, Asset and Wealth Management or Insurance
• Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation.
• Demonstrated transaction experience with the ability to run workstreams independently.
• Commercially minded, resourceful, and comfortable working in small teams.
• Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills.